Vanessa Kirby joins a star-studded cast including returning X-Men and MCU favorites in *Avengers: Doomsday*, directed by the Russo brothers and slated for May 2026. Kirby debuts as Sue Storm.
Vanessa Kirby Joins the Avengers! Seriously?
Okay, so you know how Marvel loves a big reveal? Well, their five-hour livestream announcing the cast for Avengers: Doomsday (May 2026, mark your calendars!) was… intense. It was like they threw every single Marvel character – past, present, and possibly future – into a blender and hit puree. And honestly, who saw that coming? The sheer number of actors alone was enough to make my head spin.
A Whole Lotta Marvel
Among the returning heroes, we’ve got Chris Hemsworth (Thor, obviously), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes – still brooding, I bet!), and Paul Rudd (Ant-Man, always stealing the show). Then there’s the Black Panther crew – Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, and Tenoch Huerta MejÃa – reuniting, which is awesome. Florence Pugh and David Harbour are joining the party from Thunderbolts, too. But the real jaw-dropper? Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen are back as Professor X and Magneto! Along with Kelsey Grammer, Rebecca Romijn, James Marsden, and Alan Cumming. And even Channing Tatum's Gambit makes a comeback! It's like a Marvel family reunion, but on a truly epic scale.
Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm? Yes, Please!
And then there's Vanessa Kirby joining the MCU as Sue Storm, the Invisible Woman. This is HUGE. I mean, she's already amazing in The Crown and the Mission: Impossible films, so this casting feels perfect. This isn’t just some random pick; she’s bringing serious talent and star power to the role. It’ll be interesting to see her dynamics with the rest of the Fantastic Four; she'll be appearing alongside Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm) in Fantastic Four: First Steps first.
The Russo Brothers Are Back!
The Russo brothers are directing, and they’re the ones behind Avengers: Endgame, so we’re in good hands, right? Plus, Robert Downey Jr. is returning…but not as Iron Man. He’s playing Doctor Doom! What?! I'm still reeling from that one. With this cast, the sheer scale of the story, and the weaving together of so many different Marvel universes, this movie is set to be a landmark moment in MCU history. The hype is REAL.
Beyond the Silver Screen
Oh, and one more thing about Vanessa Kirby – she recently got engaged to Paul Rabil, a lacrosse star, which is pretty cool. It’s not just her amazing acting career; there's also a very interesting personal life happening over there.
Doomsday is Coming...
So, Avengers: Doomsday. A massive cast, a reunion of beloved characters, the return of iconic X-Men, and a story that promises to be huge. It’s all happening in May 2026. I, for one, am completely freaking out and counting down the days. Are you?
FAQ
The Russo brothers, Anthony and Joe Russo, known for their work on several Marvel Cinematic Universe films including Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, are directing Avengers: Doomsday.
Vanessa Kirby will be portraying Sue Storm, also known as the Invisible Woman, a key member of the Fantastic Four. This marks her debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Avengers: Doomsday is currently slated for release in May 2026. This is subject to change, so keep an eye out for official updates.
Yes! The movie boasts a star-studded cast including returning favorites from the X-Men film franchise alongside established MCU actors. Specific details on which actors are returning haven't been fully released yet.
The inclusion of Sue Storm strongly suggests a connection to the Fantastic Four. While the exact nature of the connection isn't yet clear, it's highly likely the film will incorporate elements of the Fantastic Four storyline into the larger MCU narrative.
