Key Takeaways
- The cast of Avengers: Doomsday may include actors from the X-Men films.
- Speculation is growing that Halle Berry could return as Storm.
- There’s chatter about a potential Avengers vs. X-Men storyline adaptation.
Recent updates about the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday reveal that the lineup extends beyond the names disclosed during Marvel Studios’ recent livestream event in March. New reports suggest a familiar figure from the X-Men franchise may soon be rejoining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
During the livestream hosted on Marvel’s official YouTube channel, some intriguing cast members were announced, including several who originated from Fox’s X-Men films. While many fans expected the majority of the cast members revealed, surprises included the noticeable absence of key players like Tom Holland (Spider-Man), Brie Larson (Captain Marvel), and Chris Pratt (Star-Lord). Unconfirmed reports indicate that Marvel Studios may be withholding additional casting announcements, intending to unveil them later as negotiations continue with various actors. Speculation surrounds one of these yet-to-be-named talents being an actor from Fox’s X-Men series.
An Iconic X-Men Character Set to Return?
Prominent entertainment scoopster Daniel Richtman suggests that Halle Berry could be finalizing her deal to reprise her beloved role as Storm in Avengers: Doomsday. If confirmed, Berry would join other original X-Men actors, including Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, James Marsden, and Kelsey Grammer, who are also expected to reprise their roles, or versions of them, from Fox’s films. Berry first portrayed Storm in Bryan Singer’s groundbreaking 2000 movie and reprised the role in three subsequent films, with her last appearance being in 2014’s X-Men: Days of Future Past.
Previous Marvel films, such as Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Deadpool & Wolverine, have featured actors from Fox’s X-Men lineage. However, Avengers: Doomsday could represent the largest gathering of these characters within the MCU thus far. Fans are eagerly speculating about the reason behind integrating so many legacy characters into the film. Rumors suggest that Avengers: Doomsday might revolve around an incursion leading to a clash between the main MCU and a divergent universe of X-Men, possibly orchestrated by Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. This aligns with earlier whispers of the film adapting the iconic Avengers vs. X-Men comic storyline, although this remains unverified.
If the plot indeed aligns with that comic arc, Berry’s Storm would perfectly complement the X-Men ensemble. Storm, a pivotal character among Charles Xavier’s mutants, shares stage with other vital heroes like Cyclops and Jean Grey. The absence of such a formidable figure would be viewed as a significant misstep by many fans.
Nonetheless, concerns are rising that Avengers: Doomsday risks becoming too crowded, especially if additional characters join the fray. This could overwhelm the storyline, diminishing the overall impact. Nevertheless, with production already underway, new cast members may only have minor roles, merely serving as placeholders pending contract confirmations. Such a scenario introduces further apprehension, particularly since reports indicate that the film’s script is still not finalized. Exciting casting announcements will hold little weight if they are not supported by a strong narrative once Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters next summer.
Avengers: Doomsday is slated for release on May 1, 2026.
Source: Daniel Richtman