Benedict Cumberbach Basically Confirms He Will Appear in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

by Justin Hermes · September 4, 2025

The internet’s attention was fixated on Marvel’s YouTube channel last March as the studio slowly but surely revealed the cast of Avengers: Doomsday over the course of a five-and-a-half-hour livestream.

When the dust settled, dozens of names had been revealed, including the Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four, Fox X-Men, and numerous Avengers. 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).

Is Another Announcement Coming?

The prevailing notion has been that a second Doomsday announcement would be forthcoming, confirming the return of more characters. So far, however, nothing has transpired.

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With that being said, one Marvel star has essentially confirmed that he will return for Doomsday.

Here is the latest.

Benedict Cumberbatch Teases a ‘Doomsday’ Appearance

In a recent interview with the Brazilian outlet Omelete, Benedict Cumberbatch was asked why his involvement in Avengers: Doomsday has not been announced.

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“I don’t know, maybe they didn’t have enough chairs,” he quipped.

When asked if his inclusion in Doomsday was being kept a secret by Kevin Feige, Cumberbatch quickly explained, “That’s exactly it! Call him!”

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While Cumberbatch’s latest statements will surely fuel the fire that another Doomsday cast announcement is coming, it is important to note that nothing has been announced.