Like thousands and thousands of individuals around the globe, I spent 5 hours watching Marvel slowly roll out all these Avengers: Doomsday names in March 2025, and like lots of people, I used to be bummed just a few of the most important MCU stars, together with Ryan Reynolds, didn’t have a chair. Whereas it might be true that we are going to see extra additions as we work towards the discharge of the upcoming Marvel film, I used to be shocked by a number of the names overlooked of the excruciatingly lengthy forged announcement.
That mentioned, right here’s a listing of a few of these beloved MCU actors I actually hope we see when the Russo Brothers’ Avengers: Doomsday opens on the massive display screen in Might 2026. It’s a protracted checklist (no, not so long as that video), so let’s get began…
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds, who has performed Deadpool for the reason that Fox days, has made a behavior of teasing his return to the MCU ever for the reason that launch of Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024. I completely thought we’d see his title on a kind of chairs in that seemingly limitless lineup, which is why I’m so bummed the wise-cracking, R-rated, and deadly hero wasn’t included.
In a great world, Reynolds’ return would additionally embody the likes of Dafne Eager, Wesley Snipes, Jennifer Garner, and Leslie Uggams (you’ll be able to’t have Deadpool with out Blind Al).
Tom Holland
With the Spider-Man 4 launch date so near the Avengers: Doomsday rollout, it will be stunning if Tom Holland doesn’t present up within the huge crossover movie just a few months earlier than his new Internet-Slinger journey. The extremely in-demand actor appeared like a shoo-in to be included within the gargantuan checklist stuffed with all his MCU buddies. There are rumors that Holland gained’t be within the subsequent Avengers movie, however I’m not completely satisfied at this level.
Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson has been part of the MCU since he confirmed up in Tony Stark’s home and revealed himself as Nick Fury method again in Iron Man. Since then, he’s popped up in all the Avengers films, so I used to be just a little saddened and shocked by his omission from the absurdly lengthy forged checklist for Doomsday. I imply, Fury remains to be alive on the Marvel Cinematic timeline after the occasions of The Marvels.
Chris Evans
Regardless that his model of Captain America retired through the Avengers: Endgame ending, Chris Evans has reappeared within the MCU (Johnny Flame in Deadpool & Wolverine), so I wouldn’t be shocked if some character performed by the franchise mainstay reveals up by the point it’s all mentioned and executed. Evans has been cagey a few attainable return prior to now, however not seeing his title on the again of a chair is just a little disheartening, if I’m being trustworthy.
Mark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo has been one among my favourite MCU actors ever since he took on the function of Bruce Banner/The Hulk in 2012’s The Avengers. He’s been there for all the most important moments within the franchise since then, however now I’m beginning to assume his iconic character gained’t be saving the planet, galaxy, universe, or multiverse along with his outdated buddies subsequent summer time. This may’t occur. I imply, who’s going to provide Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man an additional taco?
Benedict Cumberbatch
Is Benedict Cumberbatch bringing again Physician Unusual (third eye and all) for Avengers: Doomsday? I don’t know as a result of the longtime Marvel staple wasn’t included within the longest line of chairs I’ve ever seen. The actor’s feedback about his return to the MCU have been everywhere, along with his most up-to-date feedback to Enterprise Insider in January 2025 making it sound like he may probably return.
Don Cheadle
Although the Armor Wars mission appears to be up within the air, I believed Don Cheadle would for positive be part of the upcoming Avengers film. James Rhodes has been part of the franchise for the reason that very starting, and Cheadle’s model of the character has had an element in three of the 4 crossover movies so far.
Brie Larson
One other massive title lacking from the “Infinity Scroll of Chairs” was Brie Larson, whose Captain Marvel has lengthy been one of many strongest heroes in your entire MCU. We final noticed her in The Marvels again in 2023, so she’s due for a return at this level. The identical might be mentioned about co-stars Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani, who play Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan, respectively. I’d be shocked in the event that they didn’t seem.
Jeremy Renner
Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye has had one of many craziest journeys within the MCU through the years. The underrated Avenger has been via all of it, and I’ll be bummed if he’s not a part of Doomsday subsequent yr. He famously wasn’t a part of the Avengers: Infinity Battle forged, so perhaps, simply perhaps, we’ll see him in Avengers: Secret Wars in just a few years.
Charlie Cox
With Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdoch very a lot part of the MCU once more with the current arrival of Daredevil: Born Once more, I might be shocked if the actor doesn’t seem in Avengers: Doomsday. His title is on the rise (each the actor and character), so his absence may very well be felt an incredible deal.
Additionally, I might like to see Cox’s Defenders co-stars like Mike Colter, Finn Jones, and Krysten Ritter have some type of function in what seems to be the most important Marvel film in years.
Halle Berry
Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and several other different main gamers from the unique X-Males films have been all introduced for Avengers: Doomsday, however there was one actress whose absence actually bummed me out: Halle Berry. Each time the music would change and the digicam would pan to the fitting, I saved hoping to see the Storm actress listed on a chair, however it by no means got here.
The identical might be mentioned about Famke Janssen, Anna Paquin, and Hugh Jackman, three different main names from the franchise who’re oddly lacking from the forged checklist.
The Guardians Of The Galaxy
Although Dave Bautista and Pom Klementieff appear to be completed with the MCU after the occasions of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the remainder of the actors ought to nonetheless be in play shifting ahead. With Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper, Karen Gillan, and Vin Diesel being main components of the final two Avengers films, will probably be odd to not see them within the upcoming Doomsday. I actually hope that modifications, as I’d like to see that ragtag group of area scoundrels save the day once more.
The Eternals
After Captain America: Courageous New World referenced Eternals earlier within the yr, it felt like perhaps this oft-forgotten MCU film could be getting some consideration once more. Nevertheless, not one of the actors from the 2021 epic have been included within the Avengers: Doomsday rollout. I assume we’ll have to attend longer to determine what’s happening with the group performed by Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Gemma Chan, and Barry Keoghan.
Different Marvel Stars I Need To See In Avengers: Doomsday
On high of all these names and varied teams, I might like to see much more actors from the Marvel Cinematic Universe present up in Avengers: Doomsday. From longtime staples like Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Hayley Atwell, and Scarlett Johansson (no person stays useless perpetually, proper?) to different fan favorites performed by the likes of Benedict Wong, Dafne Eager, Lupita Nyong’o, Awkwafina, and Danai Guirara to actors launched in post-credit scenes like Brett Goldstein and Charlize Theron, there are simply so many acquainted faces that would present up.
Will all or any of those actors present up in Avengers: Doomsday or its sequel? I actually hope so.