Marvel Teases That More ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Characters Will Be Announced

The world’s eyes were fixed on Marvel yesterday as the studio slowly revealed the cast of the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday over the course of a five-and-a-half-hour livestream.

While some poked fun at Marvel’s slow and dramatic reveal, there is no doubt it generated buzz. The MCU dominated social media for most of the afternoon as fans reacted to each character announcement.

The video concluded with Robert Downey Jr. entering the picture and sitting down in his chair.

The Notable Omissions

When the dust settled, dozens of names had been revealed. Still, many fans quickly pointed out that some of Marvel’s most prominent stars were missing.

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Among the names that Marvel did not announce for Avengers: Doomsday were established heroes Mark Ruffalo (Hulk), Jeremey Renner (Hawkeye), Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr. Strange), Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Tom Holland (Spider-Man), Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Brie Larson (Captain Marvel), Iman Vellani (Ms. Marvel), Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), Chris Pratt (Star-Lord), and Paul Bettany (Vision).

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Plenty of newer characters, such as The Eternals, Moon Knight, Kate Bishop, and She-Hulk, were similarly omitted.

Robert Downey Jr. and Marvel Tease More Names

After the Doomsday reveal, Robort Downey Jr. took to Instagram to comment on the star-studded cast. Praising the group that had been announced, the actor also hinted that more names could be revealed.

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“That’s what [you] call a deep bench of talent… actually it’s more like a row, but an extra long one… That must be it… right?” Downey wrote.

Marvel Studios quickly replied, “There’s always room for more…”

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While fans have every reason to be excited after yesterday’s reveal, it is clear that Marvel will announce additional Avengers: Doomsday names in the future.

So, if your favorite hero wasn’t name-checked yesterday, don’t panic. Marvel is just getting started.

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