The Marvel universe is buzzing with excitement as the studio unveils a star-studded lineup for its upcoming movie, Avengers: Doomsday. This isn't just any team-up; it's a gathering of some of the most iconic heroes and villains from across Marvel's vast universe. The cast list is a who's who of superherodom, featuring familiar faces from both the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the X-Men franchise.

The X-Men franchise, originally under the 20th Century Fox banner, has seen some of its most beloved characters brought back to the big screen. Sir Patrick Stewart, who has played Professor X in multiple X-Men movies, will be joining the cast, along with Sir Ian McKellen as Magneto, James Marsden as Cyclops, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, and Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler. These actors last appeared together in 2003's X2: X-Men United, a film that has left a lasting impact on fans.

Kelsey Grammer, known for his role as Beast in X-Men: The Last Stand, will also be making an appearance. This isn't his first time in the MCU, as he had a post-credits scene in The Marvels. The cast doesn't stop there. Chris Hemsworth, who has played Thor since 2011, will be joining the lineup, along with Anthony Mackie as Captain America, Sebastian Stan as The Winter Soldier, and Paul Rudd as Ant-Man. Simu Liu, who played Shang-Chi in his standalone film, will also be part of the team.

But the fun doesn't stop with the familiar faces. Tom Hiddleston, known for his role as Loki in both the MCU and his namesake Disney+ series, will also be featured. Channing Tatum, who portrayed X-Man Gambit in an extended cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine, will also be joining the cast. The list goes on with Wyatt Russell as U. S. Agent, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, and Letitia Wright as Shuri. Florence Pugh is also set to return as Yelena Belova, after her debut in Black Widow and her upcoming role in Thunderbolts.

The cast list doesn't end there. All four actors set to be introduced in this summer's Fantastic Four: First Steps will also be part of the Doomsday mega-cast. Pedro Pascal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Vanessa Kirby, and Joseph Quinn will be making their MCU debuts in this film. With such a massive cast, it's unclear how substantive their roles will be, but one thing is for sure: this film is shaping up to be an epic team-up.

The Avengers' last official team-up was in 2019's Endgame, which saw the defeat of Thanos and the death of Iron Man. Since then, the MCU has faced several hurdles and box office misfires. But with the upcoming Doomsday, Marvel is hoping to find its way back to the glory days. The film is currently in production and is set to hit theaters on May 1, 2026. This is a big deal for fans, as it marks the return of some of their favorite characters and the introduction of new ones. It's a chance for Marvel to show that it still has what it takes to deliver epic, action-packed movies.

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