Marvel has officially announced the full cast for its highly anticipated film, Avengers: Doomsday, set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026. The excitement surrounding the film intensified after Robert Downey Jr. revealed his role as the iconic villain Doctor Doom at the 2024 San Diego Comic Con. The film promises to feature a mix of returning favorites and fresh faces, ensuring a thrilling experience for Marvel fans.
Among the returning stars, Sebastian Stan will reprise his role as Bucky Barnes, also known as the Winter Soldier. Chris Hemsworth returns as Thor, while Anthony Mackie is set to appear as Captain America. These familiar characters will be joined by a host of new additions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
New Faces and Iconic Characters
The cast list includes Vanessa Kirby portraying Susan Storm, the Invisible Woman, alongside Tenoch Huerta Mejía, who will reprise his role as Namor after appearing in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Paul Rudd returns as Ant-Man, and Letitia Wright will reprise her role as Shuri, the new Black Panther.
Newcomers to the franchise include Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who will play The Thing, and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm. Both characters will first be introduced in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which is slated for release prior to Doomsday. Furthermore, Lewis Pullman, portraying Sentry, will first appear in Thunderbolts before his role in Doomsday.
Legacy Characters and Returning Favorites
The film will also see the return of longstanding characters from the X-Men franchise. Patrick Stewart will reprise his role as Charles Xavier, and Ian McKellen returns as Magneto. Their participation adds another layer of nostalgia for fans of the original X-Men films.
Additionally, Florence Pugh will return as Yelena Belova, while David Harbour steps back into the role of Red Guardian. Winston Duke will also reprise his role as M’Baku, last seen in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
As anticipation builds for Avengers: Doomsday, fans are eager to see how this star-studded cast will bring the next chapter of the MCU to life. The film not only promises to deliver high-stakes action but also showcases the rich tapestry of characters that have become beloved around the globe. With a release date set for December 18, 2026, Marvel enthusiasts have much to look forward to.
