Marvel Studios has kicked off the cast reveal for Avengers: Doomsday, the highly anticipated film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), during a live-stream event on YouTube and social media.
Starting on March 26, 2025, the cast announcements are being made in stages, with new names revealed about every 15 minutes. Almost 2 million fans are tuning in to watch the cast come together in real-time.
So far, the confirmed stars include Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, and Letitia Wright as Shuri/Black Panther. Fans are eagerly awaiting more updates as the live stream continues to unveil additional cast members.
The event began with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige walking on-screen, followed by a chair being set up for Hemsworth. As anticipation grew, a piece of music played, building up until the iconic Avengers theme rang out. As the stream progressed, more chairs appeared with the names of confirmed actors, including Mackie, Stan, and Wright. Marvel Entertainment later confirmed via Twitter that this cast reveal is for Avengers: Doomsday, which has officially entered production.
This live-streamed reveal is a major moment for both fans and Marvel Studios, as the company seeks to control the narrative surrounding its upcoming projects. With Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars set to begin filming in April, Marvel is addressing rumors and leaks about the films’ casts ahead of production.
The announcement, following rumors of a March 26 reveal, has generated significant attention and excitement as Marvel continues to build anticipation for the next phase of its superhero saga.