'Avengers: Doomsday': Who Is Returning for the Upcoming Marvel Studios Film

Published 11/12/2026, 2:15 AM CST
Caption: Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Avengers: Doomsday TrailerCredits: Marvel Entertainment

Doomsday is here, and the superheroes will soon assemble for the big battle. Avengers: Doomsday was announced back in 2024 and, since then, has become the talk of the town. From superheroes' return to complicated plots, there are several fans speculations making rounds online.

Meanwhile, there has also been a conversation about the cast of the movie. From familiar older cast across every part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to powerful enemies, the film has one of the most stacked casts. So, it is worth knowing which actors are confirmed to reprise their roles in the films.

Meet the stars of Avengers: Doomsday

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Robert Downey Jr. as Victor Von Doom: Robert Downey Jr. was previously part of the universe as Iron Man. And the actor returned to this world as the supervillain. 

Chris Evans as Steve Rogers: There were rumors that Chris Evans was about to retire from the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Avengers: Endgame. However, the actor has returned to reprise his role for more Marvel projects.

Chris Hemsworth as Thor: Chris Hemsworth is well known as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and he returned to reprise his role in the movie. He recently appeared in Crime 101.

Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic: Pedro Pascal appeared as Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps in 2025. And he will reprise his role in Avengers Doomsday.

Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man: Paul Rudd has appeared as Antman across 5 Marvel films, including Ant-Man. He also appeared in films such as Knocked Up.

Anthony Mackie as Captain America/Sam Wilson: Anthony Mackie plays Sam Wilson in Marvel films. He played the role for the first time in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. 

Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova: Florence Pugh has appeared as Yelena in Thunderbolts* and Black Widow. 

Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes: Sebastian Stan rose to global fame appearing as Bucky Barnes in Captain America: The First Avenger. 

Caption: Chris Evans as Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday TrailerCredits: Marvel Entertainment

Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman

Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing

Wyatt Russell as John Walker

Channing Tatum as Gambit

Simu Liu as Shang-Chi

Ian McKellen as Magneto

Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter

Tom Hiddleston as Loki

James Marsden as Cyclops

Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier

Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch

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Interestingly, another unannounced name has been making rounds recently who could appear as a supervillain in Avengers: Doomsday.

Wanda could appear in Avengers: Doomsday

Wanda is not mentioned among the confirmed cast of Avengers: Doomsday, but she could appear in the film, as hinted at the finale of VisionQuest. The series came to an end, but the post-credit scene of the show featured the final scene of 2022's feature film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. It shows Wanda seemingly being crushed from within a mountain.

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Caption: Dr. Doom in Avengers: DoomsdayCredits: Marvel Studios

In the new series' post-credit scene, Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom appears to remove the rubble and seemingly bring Scarlet Witch back to life, taking her power. “Your power will be mine,” Doctor Doom says before Wanda opens her eyes. She is one of the most powerful characters in Marvel, and if she is part of Avengers: Doomsday, things are clearl about to get more exciting.

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Pritha Debroy

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Pritha Debroy is an Entertainment writer at NetflixJunkie who can seamlessly switch between breaking down an NBA play and obsessing over the latest K-drama twist. She has written over 3,400 NBA and NFL articles, but her true joy lies in diving into Netflix’s trendiest shows—unpacking themes, stories, and yes, the occasional celebrity chaos. When she is not writing, you’ll find her devouring thrillers (anything by Freida McFadden is an instant yes), revisiting comfort classics like 10 Things I Hate About You and 27 Dresses, or hunting for her next binge-worthy series.

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