Avengers: Doomsday Cast Revealed: Marvel Announces Star-Studded Lineup for Upcoming Movie
Marvel Studios is currently unveiling the cast for the highly anticipated film “Avengers: Doomsday” via a live broadcast. The movie is scheduled to premiere in cinemas on May 1, 2026.
The forthcoming cinematic project is being directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, the acclaimed filmmakers behind four previous Marvel installments, notably “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) and “Avengers: Endgame” (2019).
During last year’s San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel revealed that Robert Downey Jr. will rejoin the franchise, this time as the antagonist Victor von Doom, also known as Doctor Doom. The actor previously portrayed Tony Stark/Iron Man, who tragically died in “Endgame.”
“Avengers: Doomsday” is slated to be followed by “Avengers: Secret Wars,” which is set for release on May 7, 2027.
The newly announced ensemble includes Sebastian Stan, Patrick Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Vanessa Kirby, Tenoch Huerta, Winston Duke, Hannah John-Kamen, and several others recognized from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Presenting the complete cast of “Avengers: Doomsday.”
Chris Hemsworth
Hemsworth, 41, is set to reprise his role as Thor. He has embodied the God of Thunder in nine Marvel films to date.
Vanessa Kirby
Kirby, 36, will make her debut in the Marvel universe as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman in “Fantastic Four: First Steps,” which is scheduled for release on July 25, 2025.
Anthony Mackie
Mackie, 46, is returning as Sam Wilson/Captain America, a role he recently played in “Captain America: Brave New World.”
Sebastian Stan
Stan, 42, will once again portray Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier in “Avengers: Doomsday.” He is also slated to appear in “Thunderbolts,” due out on May 2, 2025.
Letitia Wright
Wright, 31, is reprising her role as Shuri/the Black Panther. She has featured in four Marvel movies, including “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” filmed after the passing of Chadwick Boseman.
Paul Rudd
Rudd, 55, is returning as Scott Lang/Ant-Man, a character he has portrayed in numerous MCU movies.
Wyatt Russell
Russell, 38, is set to return as John Walker/US Agent. He previously appeared in “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” and is expected in “Thunderbolts.”
Tenoch Huerta Mejia
Tenoch Huerta Mejia, 44, was last seen as Namor in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” where he played the primary adversary.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Moss-Bachrach, 48, will debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ben Grimm/The Thing in “Fantastic Four: First Steps,” preceding “Avengers: Doomsday.”
Simu Liu
Liu, 35, is reprising his role as Shang-Chi from his 2021 standalone film.
Florence Pugh
Pugh, 29, is back as Yelena Belova, a role she embodied in “Black Widow” and “Hawkeye.” She is also cast in “Thunderbolts.”
Kelsey Grammer
Grammer, 70, will appear in “Avengers: Doomsday” after his portrayal of Hank McCoy/Beast from the “X-Men” series in a post-credits scene of “The Marvels.”
Lewis Pullman
Pullman, 32, is cast as Bob/Sentry, set to first appear in “Thunderbolts.”
Danny Ramirez
Ramirez, 32, will once again play Joaquin Torres/Falcon. He recently starred in “Captain America: Brave New World.”
Joseph Quinn
Quinn, 31, is scheduled to portray Johnny Storm/Human Torch in both “Fantastic Four” and “Avengers: Doomsday.”
David Harbour
Harbour, 49, will return as Red Guardian and is also slated for “Thunderbolts.”
Winston Duke
Duke, 38, is reprising his role as M’Baku, previously seen in both “Black Panther” films and the last two “Avengers” movies.
Hannah John-Kamen
John-Kamen, 35, is again playing Ava Starr/Ghost and is also set to feature in “Thunderbolts.”
Tom Hiddleston
Hiddleston, 44, is returning as Loki, a character he has portrayed across multiple Marvel projects, including the “Loki” series on Disney+.
Patrick Stewart
Stewart, 84, is reprising his role as Professor Charles Xavier, previously played in the “X-Men” movies and “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.”
Ian McKellen
Sir Ian McKellen, 85, is confirmed to return as Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto in “Avengers: Doomsday,” following his portrayal of the character in several “X-Men” films.
Alan Cumming
Alan Cumming, 60, will reprise his role as Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler, a character he debuted as in “X2: X-Men United.”
Rebecca Romijn
Rebecca Romijn, 52, is officially set to return as Mystique, a role she previously played in “X-Men,” “X2: X-Men United,” “X-Men: The Last Stand,” “X-Men: First Class,” and as Joan in “The Punisher.”
James Marsden
James Marsden, 51, is returning as Scott Summers/Cyclops in “Avengers: Doomsday,” having previously embodied the character in four “X-Men” films.