'Avengers: Doomsday’ full cast unveiled: Channing Tatum as Gambit, James Marsden as Cyclops

Channing Tatum as Gambit, James Marsden as Cyclops, and Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic among the star-studded cast of Avengers: Doomsday.

Updated on: Mar 27, 2025, 02:52:01 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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Marvel Studios has revealed the star-studded cast of Avengers: Doomsday. The film, directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, is slated to premiere on May 1, 2026, with its sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars, following on May 7, 2027.

The star-studded cast of Avengers: Doomsday was announced on Wednesday. (AI/ Grok)

The highly anticipated cast was unveiled during a livestream event on Wednesday, showcasing a lineup that unites iconic stars from previous Avengers and X-Men films, as well as standout performers from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and the forthcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Robert Downey Jr. appeared towards the end of Marvel’s livestream, confirming his return to the MCU—not as Iron Man, but as the infamous Victor Von Doom, better known as Doctor Doom.

However, the announcement left fans buzzing about notable absences, including Tom Holland (Spider-Man) and Chris Evans (Captain America), who were not mentioned in the lineup.

Cast Unveiled on Wednesday:

Chris Hemsworth (Thor)

Vanessa Kirby (Invisible Woman)

Anthony Mackie (Captain America)

Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes)

Letitia Wright (Black Panther)

Paul Rudd (Ant-Man)

Wyatt Russell (John Walker)

Tenoch Huerta Mejía (Namor)

Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Thing)

Simu Liu (Shang-Chi)

Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova)

Kelsey Grammer (Beast)

Lewis Pullman (Sentry)

Danny Ramirez (Falcon)

Joseph Quinn (Human Torch)

David Harbour (Red Guardian)

Winston Duke (M’Baku)

Hannah John-Kamen (Ghost)

Tom Hiddleston (Loki)

Patrick Stewart (Charles Xavier)

Ian McKellen (Magneto)

Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler)

Rebecca Romijn (Mystique)

James Marsden (Cyclops)

Channing Tatum (Gambit)

Pedro Pascal (Mister Fantastic)

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Big Names Absent from Wednesday’s Announcement:

Chris Evans as Captain America/Steve Rogers

Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man

Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk

Scarlet Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow

Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter

Harrison Ford as Thunderbolt Ross

Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange

Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-Lord

Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury

Martin Freeman as Everett K. Ross

Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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