Summary
- Marvel Studios hints at more big names to be included in the Avengers: Doomsday cast.
- Spider-Man’s participation in the film is highly anticipated due to his relationship with Iron Man.
- Original Avengers like Hawkeye and Hulk may also return for the upcoming MCU tentpole.
Avengers: Doomsday is a hotly anticipated movie from Marvel Studios. The film includes dozens of names from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but more haven’t made it to the list.
Last week, Marvel Studios dropped several names confirmed to be in the next Avengers movie. Among those who will appear in Avengers: Doomsday are Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Vanessa Kirby (Susan Storm), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), Tenoch Huerta (Namor), Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes), Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Thing) and Kelsey Grammer (Beast), Robert Downey Jr. (Doctor Doom) and more. The announcement raised eyebrows because it didn’t include the fan-favorite Tom Holland (Spider-Man). Some were also wondering why it didn’t list Brie Larson (Captain Marvel), Iman Vellani (Ms. Marvel), Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange), and Chris Pratt (Star-Lord).
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Kevin Feige, the President of Marvel Studios, is aware of the reaction from fans. He appeared at the CinemaCon through a video and addressed the issue. According to him, the list wasn’t complete, teasing that more names might appear while the movie is in production. Per ScreenRant, Feige said, “We revealed many, not all.” His statement was in congruence with a previous statement revealed on social media. During the cast announcement, Downey Jr. asked on Instagram, after seeing all the names of the cast, “That must be it… right?” Marvel Studios teased that there were more by replying, “There’s always room for more.”
Get Ready For Even More Big Names To Be Added To Avengers: Doomsday
Feige confirmed that the Avengers, Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, Wakandans, and original X-Men will work together against Doctor Doom. The cast announcement included Patrick Stewart (Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique) and James Marsden (Cyclops) who appeared in Fox’s original X-Men films. Channing Tatum, who made his debut as Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine, will reprise the role, Lewis Pullman (Sentry), Danny Ramirez (Joaquín Torres / Falcon), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), David Harbour (Red Guardian), Winston Duke (M’Baku), Hannah John-Kamen (Ghost), and Tom Hiddleston (Loki) were also in the list. Considering Feige’s statement, chances are high that Holland’s Spider-Man will also appear in the movie. Cumberbatch had also previously said he would be part of the next Avengers, even if his name wasn’t mentioned. Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner could also return to reprise their roles as Bruce Banner (Hulk) and Clint Barton (Hawkeye), respectively, since Feige mentioned the Avengers.
It’s a relief to know that more actors are part of Avengers: Doomsday, aside from the names that Marvel Studios announced. Among the characters many are looking forward to is Holland’s Spider-Man. His relationship with Tony Stark/Iron Man should add depth to the film’s emotional resonance since Downey Jr. is back, though as a new character. The Russo brothers confirmed there’s a link between Iron Man’s death and RDJ’s return that will shape Doomsday’s story. There are rumors that Doctor Doom will use his resemblance to Iron Man.
Whatever the plot may be, there’s an emotional connection between Iron Man and Spider-Man, so having Holland in Doomsday would be a great move. Also, Hawkeye and Hulk deserve to be in the next Avengers movie. The biggest concern for Marvel Studios is whether everyone will have enough screen time, considering that there are so many of them in one movie.
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to be released on May 1, 2026.
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Source: ScreenRant