March 26, 2025 – 12:00 AM ET (Updated Live)
Marvel Studios’ surprise livestream, which began at 11:00 PM ET, continues to captivate audiences worldwide as the cast of Avengers: Doomsday grows even more impressive. After revealing chairs for Chris Hemsworth, Vanessa Kirby, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Wyatt Russell, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Simu Liu, the event has now unveiled six more names, bringing a mix of returning MCU stars, multiversal newcomers, and unexpected additions to the roster. The hashtag #AvengersDoomsday remains a top trend on X as fans react to the latest developments in what is shaping up to be a monumental film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
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The Latest Cast Additions
The livestream continued with the camera panning to a new set of director’s chairs, each labeled with a name that sent waves of excitement through the fandom:
- Florence Pugh, who portrays Yelena Belova, the sharp-witted Black Widow successor. Pugh’s involvement in Avengers: Doomsday was already confirmed by earlier reports, but seeing her chair in the livestream has fans buzzing about Yelena’s role in the battle against Doctor Doom. Known for her standout performances in Black Widow and Hawkeye, Pugh’s return promises to bring both humor and heart to the team.
- Kelsey Grammer, reprising his role as Hank McCoy, aka Beast, from Fox’s X-Men franchise. Grammer’s return was teased in The Marvels post-credits scene, but his chair in the livestream confirms that Beast will play a significant role in Avengers: Doomsday. This marks a major step in integrating the X-Men into the MCU, with fans speculating about how Beast’s intellect and strength will aid the Avengers.
- Lewis Pullman, a newcomer to the MCU, though his role remains unconfirmed. Pullman, known for his work in Top Gun: Maverick, has been rumored to be joining the Fantastic Four as Johnny Storm (the Human Torch). His chair in the livestream seems to support this theory, especially given the presence of other Fantastic Four members like Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Thing) and the rumored Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm).
- Danny Ramirez, who plays Joaquin Torres, the new Falcon, in the MCU. Ramirez’s role in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier set him up as Sam Wilson’s successor, and his chair confirms his involvement in Avengers: Doomsday. Fans are excited to see Torres take flight alongside Anthony Mackie’s Captain America in this epic team-up.
- Joseph Quinn, another fresh face in the MCU, also rumored to be part of the Fantastic Four as Johnny Storm. However, with Pullman already speculated for that role, Quinn’s chair has sparked debate—could he be playing a different character, perhaps a multiversal variant or a new hero entirely? Quinn, best known for Stranger Things, brings a new energy to the MCU, and fans are eager to see who he’ll portray.
- David Harbour, returning as Alexei Shostakov, aka Red Guardian. Harbour’s involvement in Avengers: Doomsday was previously confirmed, but his chair in the livestream has reignited excitement for the fan-favorite character. Known for his comedic yet heartfelt performance in Black Widow, Red Guardian’s presence adds a layer of camaraderie to the team.
An Ever-Expanding Avengers Roster
With these new additions, the Avengers: Doomsday cast now includes:
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor
- Vanessa Kirby (rumored as Sue Storm)
- Anthony Mackie as Captain America
- Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes
- Letitia Wright as Shuri/Black Panther
- Paul Rudd as Ant-Man
- Wyatt Russell as John Walker/U.S. Agent
- Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing
- Simu Liu as Shang-Chi
- Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova
- Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy/Beast
- Lewis Pullman (rumored as Johnny Storm)
- Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres/Falcon
- Joseph Quinn (role TBD)
- David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian
This massive ensemble brings together heroes from across the MCU’s history, including the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and more. The inclusion of characters like Beast and the Fantastic Four members signals a major crossover event, while the return of fan-favorites like Yelena Belova and Red Guardian ensures that the film will balance high-stakes action with the emotional depth the MCU is known for.
