Marvel fans, get ready for a huge treat! The upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be even more exciting than anyone anticipated. After some rocky patches—like losing its original director, Destin Daniel Cretton, and the villain Jonathan Majors—things are looking up. The Russo brothers, known for their work on previous Avengers films, are back in charge, and Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Doctor Doom, the big villain of this movie.
Has Marvel confirmed ‘Avengers: Doomsday’s first characters?
While you might already know about Downey’s return, what’s still under wraps is who Doctor Doom will be up against. Marvel hasn’t spilled the beans yet about which heroes will take him on, but hints from a recent Comic-Con panel have teased some exciting possibilities. It looks like the Avengers will be teaming up with some new faces, and this crossover is long overdue.
We don’t have the full roster of Avengers for Doomsday yet, but one big reveal is that the Fantastic Four will be making their debut in this film, as well as in Avengers: Secret Wars. This is a huge deal because, despite various attempts in the past, the Fantastic Four never really crossed paths with other Marvel characters. Now, Marvel Studios is finally bringing that dream crossover to life.
So far, we have six confirmed characters for Doomsday: Doctor Doom, the Fantastic Four (Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm), and Doctor Strange, who was previously hinted at by Benedict Cumberbatch. While it’s likely we’ll see other characters like Deadpool and Wolverine, the Fantastic Four are clearly central to the story. After a long wait, fans of the Fantastic Four are in for a treat with these upcoming movies.
Avengers: Doomsday is set to hit theaters in May 2026
