Marvel Begins Production on 'Avengers: Doomsday' With Record-Breaking Cast Reveal

The 27-member ensemble cast includes the Fantastic Four and X-Men, while Tom Holland’s Spider-Man is confirmed absent due to concurrent events in Spider-Man 4.

Marvel Studios officially started production for 'Avengers: Doomsday,' scheduled for release on May 1, 2026.
A record-breaking five-hour livestream introduced 27 cast members, including Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, the Fantastic Four, and X-Men veterans.
The livestream attracted 275 million views, becoming Marvel's most-watched digital event, and generated over 3.1 million social media interactions.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man will not appear in 'Doomsday' as the timeline of Spider-Man 4 aligns with the events of the Avengers film.
Marvel hinted at additional cast announcements in the future, further building anticipation for the Multiverse Saga’s pivotal installment.