On March 26, 2025, Marvel Studios captivated fans with a 5.5-hour livestream, revealing the star-studded cast of *Avengers: Doomsday* through a slow pan of chairs labeled with each actor’s name. With over 1 million searches on Google Trends, the buzz around this MCU blockbuster is undeniable. Directed by the Russo Brothers, who previously helmed *Avengers: Endgame*, *Avengers: Doomsday* promises to be a multiverse epic, uniting the Avengers with the X-Men, Thunderbolts, and Fantastic Four to face Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. The reveal began at 10 a.m. CST with Chris Hemsworth’s chair, confirming his return as Thor, followed by Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Anthony Mackie as Captain America, and a roster of MCU veterans and new faces. The cast includes Letitia Wright as Shuri/Black Panther, Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, and Joaquin Torres as the new Falcon. The X-Men bring a nostalgic twist with Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Ian McKellen as Magneto, and others like Kelsey Grammer as Beast and Channing Tatum as Gambit. The Thunderbolts, including Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova and Sebastian Stan as Winter Soldier, join the fray, alongside the Fantastic Four, led by Vanessa Kirby and Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards. Robert Downey Jr.’s return as Doctor Doom has sparked intense fan reactions, setting the stage for a battle of epic proportions.

Marvel Studios has confirmed that *Avengers: Doomsday* is the fifth installment in the Avengers saga, with the Russo Brothers directing and Stephen McFeely penning the screenplay. Filming has already begun in New Delhi, with additional shooting scheduled to start in London in April 2025. The film is set to hit theaters on May 1, 2026, giving fans just over a year to speculate on how this multiverse epic will unfold. The 5.5-hour livestream generated massive buzz, with millions tuning in and creating memes like Empire Magazine’s 'Screaming, Crying, Throwing Up.' Despite concerns about superhero fatigue, the MCU continues to captivate audiences, as seen with the success of *Deadpool & Wolverine* and anticipation for upcoming films like *Superman* and *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*. Marvel has hinted at more cast announcements, suggesting the current reveal is just the beginning. However, several notable heroes, including Tom Holland’s Spider-Man and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk, are missing from the lineup, sparking speculation about their roles in the MCU’s future. Curious about who else didn’t make the cut? [Read our article on notable absences here](#).

*Avengers: Doomsday* is shaping up to be a multiverse epic that brings together the Avengers, X-Men, Thunderbolts, and Fantastic Four to face Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. The inclusion of the X-Men, following Disney’s acquisition of Fox, marks a new era for the MCU, with veterans like Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen joining the fray. [Learn more about the X-Men in Avengers: Doomsday here](#). The Thunderbolts, set to debut in their own film on May 2, 2025, add an unpredictable edge with characters like Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova and Sebastian Stan’s Winter Soldier. The Fantastic Four, led by Vanessa Kirby and Pedro Pascal, will make their MCU debut in *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* on July 25, 2025, before joining the battle in *Doomsday*. With the Russo Brothers at the helm, fans can expect a blend of high-stakes action, emotional character moments, and multiverse-spanning surprises. The film aims to redefine the MCU’s future, setting the stage for new heroes and villains in the multiverse saga. Stay tuned to NowSpike for more MCU updates