Actors from the first `X-Men` films will return to their roles in the new `Avengers`

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Their iconic characters (Magneto and Professor X) will once again be played by Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart.

Marvel Studios officially unveiled the cast of the new film "Avengers: Judgment Day" on the social network "X". They launched a live stream with the actors' names, which lasted several hours. The new installment of the blockbuster is set to release in May 2026.

The main feature of the project will be the return of legendary actors from the early "X-Men" films. Joining Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart are Kelsey Grammer (Beast), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique), and James Marsden (Cyclops).
Actor Patrick Stewart smiles and hugs actor Ian McKellen against a background of flowers
Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen
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The role of the film's main antagonist, Doctor Doom, is entrusted to Robert Downey Jr., previously known to audiences as Tony Stark (Iron Man).

Other Actors

The cast also includes representatives from various superhero teams. From the 'Avengers' and their allies, we will see Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), and Letitia Wright (Black Panther).

From the 'Thunderbolts' team: Sebastian Stan (Winter Soldier), Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), David Harbour (Red Guardian).

The 'Fantastic Four' will be represented by Pedro Pascal (Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby (Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Thing), and Joseph Quinn (Human Torch).

Channing Tatum, who first appeared as Gambit in the film 'Deadpool and Wolverine' (2024), will also appear in the project.

Unannounced Actors

Notably, during the broadcast, some key characters were not announced, including Spider-Man (Tom Holland), Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), and Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds). Fans hope Marvel will introduce them later.
Cast Announcement of 'Avengers: Doomsday'
The directors of 'Avengers: Doomsday' will be Anthony and Joe Russo, who previously directed 'Avengers: Infinity War' and 'Avengers: Endgame'. They will also work on the sequel, 'Avengers: Secret Wars', set for release in May 2027.

The previous film in the franchise, 'Avengers: Endgame', was released in 2019 and became the 22nd project of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Previously, on zoomboola.com, we reported on the announcement of the 'Fantastic Four' reboot. Our editorial team analyzed the new film's posters.