The Marvel cinematic universe released the first official trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, which is scheduled to arrive in theaters in December 2026. The video not only establishes an atmosphere of dimensional crisis, but also confirms the return of key figures of the franchise.
According to the official statement from D23, Disney’s fan club, the plot will reunite the Fantastic Four and the Thunderbolts, marking a milestone in the density of their lineup. The big surprise: Robert Downey Jr. will play Victor von Doom, the main antagonist.
Cast confirmed
The cast, detailed by the specialized encyclopedia Marvel Cinematic Universe Fandom, includes:
- Classic Avengers: Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Mackie (Captain America) and Paul Rudd (Ant-Man).
- Thunderbolts: Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes), Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), Wyatt Russell (U.S. Agent), David Harbor (Red Guardian) and Hannah John-Kamen (Ghost).
- Fantastic Four: Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards), Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm) and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm).
- Allies: Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Letitia Wright (Shuri), Winston Duke (M’Baku), Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange) and Tom Hiddleston (Loki).
- Mutants: Patrick Stewart (Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto) and Kelsey Grammer (Beast).
With more than thirty heroes on screen, the film seeks to reconfigure the global box office. Downey Jr.’s return as Doctor Doom adds a nostalgic twist that connects the MCU’s past with its present.




