Halle Berry has officially confirmed that she will not be reprising her role as Storm in Marvel’s upcoming film, Avengers: Doomsday. This news comes as part of a larger cast announcement from Marvel Studios, which has thrilled fans with the return of twenty-seven actors from various Marvel properties, many of whom will unite for the first time in this highly anticipated Avengers crossover. While numerous original cast members from Fox’s X-Men series are set to return, some prominent stars, including Berry, remain absent from the lineup.
During her appearance at CinemaCon 2025 for the promotional event of Crime 101, Berry spoke with Black Girl Nerds and addressed the speculation surrounding her possible return. When asked if a chair with her name would be part of the next cast announcement for Avengers: Doomsday, Berry unequivocally remarked, “keep waiting,” indicating that she would not be part of the film. Her absence marks a notable departure for one of the franchise’s iconic characters from the original X-Men trilogy.
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Traditionally, many actors returning in Marvel’s multiversal films often deny their involvement to keep fans guessing until the big reveal. High-profile actors like Patrick Stewart, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire have utilized similar tactics. However, Halle Berry’s recent comments appear to be forthright, leaving little doubt regarding her non-involvement in Avengers: Doomsday. Given that multiple X-Men actors have already been confirmed by Marvel, there seems to be no need for Berry to play coy about her participation.
For fans eager to see the X-Men characters integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Berry’s assurance confirms the shifting dynamics of the MCU as it embraces its ever-expanding universe by continuing to forge connections with its previous iterations.
Source: Black Girl Nerds