Despite a marathon five-hour stream of casting announcements for Avengers: Doomsday, fans are still taken aback by the absence of several key characters and actors from the lineup. (Read the full Avengers: Doomsday cast roster).
While the exclusion of some, like Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange, was already known, the omission of other notable figures is particularly striking, especially considering the film's ambitious scope as a cosmic crossover event. Avengers: Doomsday promises to be a monumental cinematic experience, blending the universes of the Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four into one epic extravaganza. The absence of certain characters in this context has left fans both surprised and eager to learn more about the evolving narrative and character dynamics.