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The highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for a May 2026 release, features beloved icons from the Marvel franchise.
In a thrilling announcement, Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart are set to reprise their iconic roles in Marvel’s much-anticipated film, Avengers: Doomsday, which is slated for release in May 2026. The casting was confirmed through a video by Marvel Studios showcasing a row of chairs with the stars' names, enthralling fans eager for more superhero action.Sir Ian will step back into the shoes of Magneto, a role he last portrayed in 2014's X-Men: Days of Future Past. Meanwhile, Sir Patrick will return as Professor Charles Xavier, having last reprised the character in 2022's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The star-studded cast also includes Robert Downey Jr., confirmed to play the villainous Doctor Doom, a role he was revealed to be taking at San Diego Comic Con last summer.Alongside McKellen and Stewart, the impressive roster comprises Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, and Anthony Mackie, with Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova and Simu Liu as Shang-Chi. Notable names rounding out the cast include Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Wyatt Russell, Tenoch Huerta Mejia, David Harbour, and Kelsey Grammer. Additionally, actors from the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot, such as Pedro Pascal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, are also involved, as well as Channing Tatum who portrayed Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine.Robert Downey Jr.'s return after a five-year hiatus marks a significant chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but intriguingly, he won't be stepping back into the famous Iron Man suit. Instead, he expressed excitement for portraying more complex characters, thus adding depth to his character Doctor Doom. The actor has earned widespread acclaim and an Oscar for his recent role in Oppenheimer, making his involvement in this new venture all the more electrifying for fans.
