The 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer has landed. Every Marvel star who appears — and who's missing.
The first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has arrived and it confirms a massive crossover event for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Set for a December 18 release, the footage establishes a high-stakes narrative featuring characters from the Fantastic Four, X-Men, and the Wakandan ranks. The central reveal is Robert Downey Jr. returning to the franchise, this time portraying the primary antagonist, Doctor Doom.
Familiar faces are abundant throughout the two-minute preview. Chris Evans returns as Steve Rogers, appearing alongside Anthony Mackie who continues his role as Captain America. The trailer also highlights leadership moments from Thor, played by Chris Hemsworth, as he gathers a team to confront an unprecedented threat. Other notable appearances include Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, and Tom Hiddleston reprising his role as Loki.
Marvel is also integrating its recent additions into this larger conflict. The Fantastic Four roster makes a strong showing, with Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards and Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm. Furthermore, the New Avengers group from the Thunderbolts project is present, led by Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova. The inclusion of original X-Men cast members like Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and Rebecca Romijn indicates that the film leans heavily into legacy character integration.
Despite the dense list of characters, several major figures are absent from the footage. Fan favorites like Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and the Guardians of the Galaxy do not appear, though their absence does not guarantee their exclusion from the final film. Marvel continues its established practice of keeping specific cameos and plot details under wraps. While stars like Scarlett Johansson have confirmed their departure from the series, other confirmed cast members such as Lewis Pullman remain hidden until the theater release.