Marvel fans are buzzing with excitement as reports indicate that Halle Berry is nearing a deal to reprise her iconic role as Storm in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Avengers: Doomsday. The news broke on March 31, 2025, via a post on X by user Austin Medeiros (@Austin_Medzz), who cited insider Daniel Richtman (@DanielRPK) as the source. If confirmed, Berry’s return would mark her as the seventh actor from the Fox X-Men franchise to join the highly anticipated superhero crossover, further bridging the gap between the MCU and the legacy X-Men universe.
Halle Berry is close to signing a deal to return as Storm in #AvengersDoomsday
This would be the 7th member of the Fox X-Men to be officially returning alongside:
Ian McKellan, Patrick Stewart, James Marsden, Kelsey Grammer, Alan Cumming and Rebecca Romijn
Via: @DanielRPK pic.twitter.com/MMICSIEG3m
— Austin Medeiros (@Austin_Medzz) March 31, 2025
Halle Berry first brought Ororo Munroe, aka Storm, to life in 2000’s X-Men, portraying the mutant with the power to manipulate weather across four films, including X2 (2003), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), and X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014). Known for her striking white hair and commanding presence, Storm became a beloved character, representing a powerful Black female superhero in mainstream cinema. Berry’s potential return in Avengers: Doomsday would see her join a stellar lineup of returning Fox X-Men actors, including Ian McKellen as Magneto, Patrick Stewart as Professor X, James Marsden as Cyclops, Kelsey Grammer as Beast, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, and Rebecca Romijn as Mystique.
Avengers: Doomsday, which began production on March 26, 2025, as announced by Marvel, is shaping up to be a monumental event in the MCU’s Multiverse Saga. The film, directed by the Russo Brothers, is expected to feature a collision of heroes from various Marvel universes, including the Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four, with Robert Downey Jr. stepping into the role of the villainous Doctor Doom. The inclusion of so many Fox X-Men characters has sparked speculation about how their stories will intertwine with the MCU’s established heroes, especially in a narrative that promises cosmic stakes.
While Berry has yet to officially confirm her involvement, the prospect of seeing Storm summon lightning and storms alongside the Avengers has fans eagerly awaiting further updates. With Avengers: Doomsday set to be a pivotal chapter in Marvel’s cinematic journey, Berry’s return could herald a new era for the X-Men in the MCU, blending nostalgia with fresh storytelling.
