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Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Doomsday‘ and ‘Secret Wars’ Lineups Revealed
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As of December 24, 2023, Marvel Studios has unveiled a massive cast list for its upcoming ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and the concluding ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ films, signaling a notable culmination of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) Phase Six.
Last updated December 24, 2023 at 07:47:42 PST.
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ - The Initial Roster
‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ slated for release on December 18,2026,will feature a diverse team of heroes,blending established characters with newer additions. The core team includes Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Danny Ramirez as Falcon, and Tom Hiddleston reprising his role as Loki.
The Wakandan representation will be strong, with Letitia Wright taking on the mantle of the new Black Panther following the passing of Chadwick Boseman, alongside Winston Duke as M’Baku and Tenoch Huerta Mejia as Namor.Huerta Mejia’s inclusion follows his impactful debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) Marvel.com.
The film will also showcase the Thunderbolts*, a team previously teased as a darker counterpart to the Avengers, featuring Wyatt Russell as john Walker/U.S. Agent, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Lewis Pullman as Bob/Sentry, David Harbour as Red Guardian, and hannah John-kamen as Ghost. The Thunderbolts* are set to have their own standalone series prior to this appearance Collider.
The Fantastic Four and Original X-Men Join the Fray
Adding to the expansive cast, the Fantastic Four - Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Ben grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Johnny storm (Joseph Quinn) – will make their presence felt. Pascal’s casting as Reed Richards was officially confirmed by Marvel Studios in February 2023 Marvel.com.
In a surprising turn, the original X-Men team from the 20th Century Fox films will also be integrated into the MCU. This includes Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Kelsey Grammer as Beast, Ian McKellen as Magneto, Rebecca romijn as Mystique, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, and James Marsden as cyclops. This integration follows Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox in 2019 The Verge.
Cameos and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ – The Grand Finale
Marvel plans to include numerous cameos, including a recently revealed appearance by Steve Rogers (Chris Evans). Other confirmed or expected cameo appearances (at least briefly) include Peggy Carter, Spider-Man (Tom Holland), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), and Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch).
‘Avengers: Secret Wars,’ currently scheduled for release on December 17, 2027, is positioned as the concluding chapter of the MCU’s Phase Six. Details regarding the plot and specific character roles in ‘Secret Wars’ remain largely undisclosed, but it is expected to be a large-scale event drawing upon the 2015 comic book storyline of the same name Marvel.com.
What this Means for the MCU
The inclusion of characters from different corners of the marvel multiverse,including the X-Men and Fantastic Four,signifies a major shift in the MCU’s scope. This expansion allows Marvel to explore a wider range of storylines and characters, potentially mirroring the complexity of the comic books. the integration of the X
