The Marvel Cinematic Universe is embarking on its sixth phase, with Avengers: Doomsday being a crucial film in this new chapter. Marvel recently unveiled the star-studded cast for the blockbuster during a nearly five-and-a-half-hour livestream, surprising fans with some unexpected additions.
The upcoming movie will see the return of familiar faces such as Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), and Tom Hiddleston (Loki), alongside newcomers like Simu Liu (Shang-Chi) and Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova). Notably, mutants will also make an appearance, with Patrick Stewart (Prof. X) and Ian McKellen (Magneto) joining the ensemble.
Additionally, The Fantastic Four will make their debut in the MCU, featuring Pedro Pascal (Mr. Fantastic) and Vanessa Kirby (The Invisible Woman) among others.
A major announcement came in 2024 when Marvel revealed that Robert Downey Jr. would be taking on the role of the new supervillain, Dr. Doom, in the film.
Avengers: Doomsday is set to be the fifth installment in the Avengers saga, following the highly acclaimed Avengers: Endgame from 2019. With a mix of veteran MCU actors and fresh faces, the movie aims to strike a balance between fan-favorite elements and innovative storytelling.
Despite the star-studded cast, there are some notable absences from the lineup. Here are some of the biggest missing characters from Avengers: Doomsday:
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Mark Ruffalo as Hulk
Last seen in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
Status: Alive
Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Bruce Banner has been experimenting with controlling his transformations and has created a Hulk Inhibitor Device. His absence from Avengers: Doomsday may be due to his focus on family matters, specifically his son Skaar.
Tom Holland as Spider-Man
Last seen in Spider-Man: No Way Home
Status: Alive
After the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker has resumed his vigilante activities. The reason for his absence in Avengers: Doomsday remains a mystery and may be explored in future Spider-Man installments.
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Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury
Last seen in The Marvels
Status: Alive
Despite his pivotal role in the MCU, Nick Fury’s absence in Avengers: Doomsday is surprising. After the events of Secret Invasion, he has retreated to the space station S.A.B.E.R and will not be involved in the battle with Dr. Doom.
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