The cast of the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday” was announced on Wednesday and includes several of the original X-Men, as well as some of cinema’s biggest stars
Marvel Studios reveals the cast for Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel’s star-studded lineup is set to dazzle fans once again as Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, Anthony Mackie’s Captain America, Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes, Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man, and Tom Hiddleston’s Loki reunite for the Avengers team. They’ll be accompanied by some of the original X-Men from cinema’s earlier adaptations, including Rebecca Romijin.
The quintet of Marvel Cinematic Universe stalwarts will feature in the 2026 blockbuster “Avengers: Doomsday,” as revealed by Marvel through a sequence of social media videos that were tantalisingly released throughout Wednesday.
Joining them are cinematic legends Patrick Stewart, 84, reprising his role as Professor X from Fox’s early 2000s “X-Men” movies, and Ian McKellen, 85, returning as the formidable Magneto. The casting coup comes as Disney and Marvel capitalize on the acquisition of Fox’s movie assets.
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Also announced were Kelsey Grammer as Hank “Beast” McCoy, Rebecca “Mystique” Romijn, James “Cyclops” Marsden, and Alan “Nightcrawler” Cumming. These characters had been portrayed by younger actors in the 2010s reboot of the “X-Men” series, and their return is bound to ignite intense fan debate about the potential narrative paths and timelines for “Avengers: Doomsday.”
The seasoned superheroes will also be joined by fresher faces, including some who are poised to make their first appearance in the MCU. Vanessa Kirby is all set to make a splash as the Invisible Woman Sue Storm in the upcoming “Fantastic Four: First Steps,” in July and has confirmed her role in the star-studded “Avengers: Doomsday.”
Pedro Pascal will step into the shoes of Reed Richards and unite with the Avengers. Accompanying them in both cinematic adventures, Ebon Moss-Bachrach will take on the mantle of Ben Grimm, or the Thing, while Joseph Quinn lights up the screen as Johnny Storm, also known as the Human Torch.
Simu Liu, who dazzled audiences in 2021’s “Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” joins this formidable lineup alongside Tenoch Huerta Mejía, known for his portrayal of Namor in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Letitia Wright is set to reprise her role as Shuri from the “Black Panther” saga, with her co-star Winston Duke also returning to the Avengers fold.
Florence Pugh is slated to bring back her character Yelena Belova from the MCU in the eagerly awaited “Thunderbolts” and she’ll continue her thrilling journey in “Doomsday.”
David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Hannah John-Kamen, and Lewis Pullman are lined up to appear in both blockbusters. Danny Ramirez is flying into the action as the new Falcon within the dynamic ensemble cast.
While the roster boasts 27 names, some of the biggest prospects were noticeably absent. Marvel and Disney might be holding back the big reveals, as there was no word on Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine or Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool.
However, fans did get a tease with the inclusion of Channing Tatum, last seen as Gambit from the X-Men in the recent “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The name Tom Holland was notably absent. His portrayal of Spider-Man, who joined the Avengers in earlier films through a deal with Sony, has been a contentious issue due to Sony’s complex relationship with Marvel.
Robert Downey Jr. excited fans last summer by announcing his return to the MCU as the villain Doctor Doom in the upcoming “Avengers” saga. The next instalment, “Avengers: Doomsday,” is slated for a May 2026 release and will be the fifth film in the “Avengers” series, marking the first since “Avengers Endgame” in 2019, which became one of the highest-grossing films ever.
Since then, Marvel has been working hard to regain its cultural prominence and box office success, pinning hopes on the new ensemble movies to recapture the cinematic dominance it enjoyed for over a decade.
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