10 Shocking Omissions from the Avengers: Doomsday Cast Announcement – Where Are They?

The Avengers: Doomsday Cast Announcement dropped like a multiversal bombshell on March 26, 2025, revealing a star-studded lineup featuring Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, and a surprising roster of X-Men alumni.

But as exciting as the reveal was, fans couldn’t help but notice some jaw-dropping absences. With a cosmic crossover promising Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four action, the missing names left us all speculating.

Who didn’t make the cut, and why? Let’s dive into the 10 most surprising omissions and explore the possible reasons behind their absence from this epic MCU event.

1. Why Isn’t Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Swinging into Action?

Tom Holland’s Peter Parker has been a cornerstone of recent Avengers films, yet his name was nowhere to be found in the Avengers: Doomsday Cast Announcement.

With Spider-Man: No Way Home being a multiversal hit, his absence is baffling. Speculation points to his upcoming Spider-Man 4, set for July 2026, just two months after Doomsday’s May 1 release.

Marvel might be saving him for a solo spotlight—or keeping his cameo under wraps for a big surprise.

2. Where’s Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange in This Multiversal Mess?

Doctor Strange, the MCU’s multiverse maestro, seems like a must-have for a film tackling Doctor Doom and cosmic chaos.

Benedict Cumberbatch confirmed he’ll appear in Avengers: Secret Wars but skipped Doomsday.

Could he and Clea (Charlize Theron) be off fixing incursions elsewhere? His absence might mean Marvel’s pacing his involvement for the Multiverse Saga’s climax.

3. Why Did Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk Miss the Smash Fest?

Mark Ruffalo’s Smart Hulk was last seen introducing his son Skaar in She-Hulk. His exclusion from the Avengers: Doomsday Cast Announcement is a head-scratcher, given his OG Avenger status.

Perhaps Marvel’s sidelining him for a family-focused arc—or holding him back for a Secret Wars reunion. Fans are definitely feeling the green giant’s absence.

4. What Happened to Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel?

Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers was a heavy hitter in Endgame, making her absence from Doomsday shocking. After The Marvels underperformed, Marvel might be rethinking her role. Is she on a cosmic mission, or are they saving her for a later reveal? Her exclusion leaves a power vacuum in the lineup.

5. Why Isn’t Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine Clawing His Way In?

Fresh off Deadpool & Wolverine, Hugh Jackman’s Logan seemed primed for Doomsday. Yet, despite other X-Men like Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen joining, he’s missing.

Could Marvel be saving him for a Secret Wars showdown, or is he settling into Earth-10005? His absence stings for mutant fans.

6. Where’s Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool in the Chaos?

Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool brought the house down in 2024, so his omission from the Avengers: Doomsday Cast Announcement feels like a missed opportunity.

With Channing Tatum’s Gambit in, why not Wade? He might be too busy cracking jokes elsewhere—or Marvel’s keeping his fourth-wall-breaking antics for a surprise drop.

7. Why Did Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch Vanish?

Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff sacrificed herself in Multiverse of Madness, but fans hoped for a multiversal comeback.

Her absence might mean she’s truly gone—or Marvel’s holding her resurrection for Secret Wars. Given her multiverse expertise, this omission is a big surprise.

8. What’s Keeping Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye Out of the Fight?

Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton passed the Hawkeye torch to Kate Bishop, but his OG Avenger cred made him a Doomsday contender.

Retirement might be the reason—or Marvel’s focusing on newer heroes. Still, fans miss his bow-and-arrow grit in this lineup.

9. Why Isn’t Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury Assembling the Team?

Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury kickstarted the Avengers, yet he’s absent from the Avengers: Doomsday Cast Announcement.

Post-Secret Invasion, he could be on a cosmic sabbatical. Or maybe Marvel’s saving his eyepatch for a dramatic return. His exclusion feels like a missing puzzle piece.

10. Where’s Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord and the Guardians?

Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill and the Guardians were teased for a return after Vol. 3, but none made the Doomsday cut. Are they grounded on Earth, or is Marvel reserving them for Secret Wars? Their absence dims the cosmic vibe fans expected.

What’s Next for These Missing Heroes?

The Avengers: Doomsday Cast Announcement has sparked more questions than answers, but one thing’s clear: Marvel’s playing a long game. With hints of more reveals (“there’s always room for more,” Marvel teased), some of these absences might be temporary. Others could be strategic saves for Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027.

As production ramps up, keep your eyes peeled for updates. Who’s your biggest miss? Let the speculation continue!

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