Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday has begun production in the UK for Disney, as Chris Hemsworth, Sebastian Stan, Paul Rudd and more were confirmed for the cast.
Vanessa Kirby, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, James Marsden, Letitia Wright, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Channing Tatum, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart will also star alongside the previously announced Robert Downey Jr. as antagonist Doctor Doom.
Over 20 cast members were announced on a live stream via Marvel’s social media channels.
Joe and Anthony Russo are directing Doomsday as well as the next Avengers instalment Secret Wars, due to shoot later this year. The brothers previously directed Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame which collectively grossed nearly $5bn.
Production on Marvel’s upcoming feature Fantastic Four took place at Pinewood Studios in 2024 while Spider-Man 4 will also shoot in the UK later this year.
Outside of Downey, who takes on a new role after a decade of playing Iron Man, all other cast are reprising roles from the extended Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for a May 2026 release.
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