Marvel Studios turned heads on March 26, 2025, with a 5-hour-30-minute livestream unveiling 27 stars for Avengers: Doomsday, set to hit theaters on May 1, 2026. From Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom to Chris Hemsworth as Thor and X-Men legends like Patrick Stewart, the cast announcement was a spectacle. Yet, with big names like Tom Holland and Benedict Cumberbatch missing, fans are buzzing: will there be another announcement on the Avengers: Doomsday cast? Here’s what we know and what might come next.
The Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement so far
The marathon Avengers: Doomsday cast reveal, streaming across Marvel’s social platforms, confirmed a hefty lineup. MCU stalwarts like Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), and Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova) joined Fantastic Four stars Pedro Pascal (Mister Fantastic) and Vanessa Kirby (Invisible Woman). The shocker? X-Men vets—Stewart (Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), and Channing Tatum (Gambit)—are back, hinting at a multiverse mashup. It wrapped with Downey Jr., cementing his Doctor Doom role from Comic-Con 2024 (Marvel’s X post, July 28, 2024). But with 27 names dropped, fans noticed glaring absences, sparking speculation about a second wave.
Why fans expect another cast announcement
Several A-list Marvel stars didn’t make the Avengers: Doomsday cut, fueling theories. Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange, Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel, Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk, and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine were no-shows, despite their MCU clout. Fan chatter on X suggests Marvel might be holding back for strategic reveals—perhaps to avoid Thunderbolts (May 2, 2025) spoilers or to build hype closer to release. The Russo Brothers, directing Doomsday and Secret Wars (May 7, 2027), told The Hollywood Reporter they use “baseball cards” to track characters, implying a cast too vast for one announcement. Sources from the March 26 livestream also noted Marvel “wasn’t done,” leaving room for more.
When could another Avengers: Doomsday cast reveal happen?
If another Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement is coming, timing is key. Filming began in March 2025 (Marvel’s X post, March 26), with a spring-to-August shoot in London per Variety. Major cons like San Diego Comic-Con (July 2025) or Disney’s D23 (August 2025) are prime spots for updates—both have history with MCU bombshells, like Downey’s Doom reveal. A teaser trailer, likely in early 2026, could also name-drop missing stars. X fans speculate CinemaCon (April 2025) might tease more, especially with Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25, 2025) nearing. Marvel’s pattern of staggered reveals—like Endgame’s gradual rollout—supports a follow-up.
What might the next announcement include?
A second Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement could spotlight the missing heavyweights. Holland’s Spider-Man, post-No Way Home, feels essential for a multiverse epic, despite his Spider-Man 4 clash. Cumberbatch, once denying involvement then hinting otherwise (GamesRadar+), might anchor the mystic side. Larson and Ruffalo could bolster the Avengers’ muscle, while Jackman and Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) might tie in Deadpool & Wolverine’s success. Lesser-seen heroes like Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye) or Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlet Witch) could also pop up, though Olsen’s recent denial (Tom’s Guide) casts doubt. The Russo Brothers’ knack for surprises—think Infinity War’s scope—suggests even unlisted stars might cameo.
No official word yet on another cast announcement
As of March 27, 2025, there’s no official announcement confirming a second Avengers: Doomsday cast reveal. The March 26 drop was massive, but the missing names—Holland, Cumberbatch, Larson—leave fans restless. With production underway and a 2026 release looming, we’re still waiting for Marvel to make it official. Whether it’s a Comic-Con surprise or a trailer tease, another reveal feels likely—but for now, it’s all speculation. Stay tuned—will Spider-Man swing in or Strange portal through? We’ll keep you posted!