Wondering who’s missing from Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday? The cast revealed confirmed 27 actors, but several major MCU and X-Men stars were missing. Here’s a look at those who remain unconfirmed and what insiders are suggesting about their potential return.
Marvel announced 27 cast members for Avengers: Doomsday, including Thor, Captain America, Mr. Fantastic, and Professor X, but many major MCU and X-Men actors remain unconfirmed.
Robert Downey Jr. said on Instagram, “That’s what u call a deep bench of talent… an extra long one… That must be it…right?” Marvel replied, “@robertdowneyjr there’s always room for more…” Borys Kit (@Borys_Kit) added, “Sources tell THR… there will be more actors in this.”
Insider MyTimeToShineHello listed over 40 additional rumored cast names for Avengers: Doomsday. Here are the unconfirmed returning characters and actors missing from Marvel’s cast reveal, that may or may not be in the movie:
Tom Holland (Spider-Man)Not officially named in the Avengers: Doomsday cast reveal.
Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye)Unannounced but rumored to return per MyTimeToShineHello.
Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury)Not part of the announced 27 actors, though widely expected.
Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange)Not confirmed but frequently mentioned in leaks.
Chris Pratt (Star-Lord)Name not included in official announcements.
Hugh Jackman (Wolverine)Not announced despite speculation following Deadpool & Wolverine.
Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool)Not listed by Marvel but mentioned in multiple leaks.
Mark Ruffalo (Hulk)Unconfirmed for Doomsday but consistently rumored.
Brie Larson (Captain Marvel)Absent from the revealed cast list, but likely to return.
Tatiana Maslany (She-Hulk)Not announced but included in circulating rumors.
Iman Vellani (Ms. Marvel)Name not present in the initial cast drop.
Oscar Isaac (Moon Knight)Not officially attached to Doomsday yet.
Evangeline Lilly (Wasp)Not among the confirmed ensemble.
Don Cheadle (War Machine)Not named in the main cast for Avengers: Doomsday.
Chris Evans (Captain America)Absent from Marvel’s announcement but has already been reported.
Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlet Witch)Not included in the official listing.
Teyonah Parris (Monica Rambeau)Not listed in the initial reveal.
Lashana Lynch (Maria Rambeau)Not among the confirmed names.
Charlie Cox (Daredevil)Unannounced despite strong speculation.
Jon Bernthal (Punisher)Not confirmed by Marvel for Doomsday.
Hayley Atwell (Peggy Carter)Rumored but unconfirmed.
Andrew Garfield (Spider-Man)Not officially revealed for the cast.
Tobey Maguire (Spider-Man)Missing from the official lineup.
Benedict Wong (Wong)Not confirmed for the Doomsday ensemble.
Danai Gurira (Okoye)Unlisted among the 27 actors.
Mahershala Ali (Blade)Not confirmed despite the ongoing development of his solo film.
Kit Harington (Black Knight)Not included in the announced cast for Avengers: Doomsday.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Wonder Man)Set to debut in 2025’s Wonder Man series on Disney+.
Famke Janssen (Jean Grey)Not announced for Doomsday.
Halle Berry (Storm)Not listed among the 27 confirmed actors.
Anna Paquin (Rogue)Absent from Marvel’s announcement.
Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow)Considered unlikely to return.
None of the Eternals or the current Guardians of the Galaxy members were listed. Many names added in Disney+ Marvel shows were excluded. But any of the aforementioned names could be brought back. The ones that don’t return in Doomsday could also be in Avengers: Secret Wars. So, don’t lose hope if your favorite characters haven’t been announced yet!