9 Marvel Actors Who Denied Being In Avengers: Doomsday But Might Be Lying

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As the cast for “Avengers: Doomsday” prepares for its 2026 release, several well-known Marvel actors have attempted to reassure fans that they won’t appear in the film. For Marvel Studios’ latest Avengers movie since 2019, they are sparing no expense, with over two dozen big-name stars from both the MCU and previous Marvel productions already on board. However, this might just be the beginning if rumors and reports are accurate.

Nine actors who were once part of Marvel movies, believed by fans to appear in Avengers: Endgame, have clarified they won’t be featuring in the film. This upcoming movie promises to gather a diverse array of Marvel icons from various eras, potentially surpassing all its predecessors with an unprecedented cast lineup. With Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom already captivating fans’ imagination, numerous other actors remain speculated as potential additions to the epic showdown.

Every Actor Denying a Role in Avengers: Doomsday

Chris Evans

In December 2024, Deadline announced that Chris Evans might return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a part in “Avengers: Doomsday,” without specifying the character he would portray. There were whispers suggesting that he could reprise the Nomad version of Steve Rogers, given his time-travel adventure to be with Peggy Carter at the end of “Avengers: Endgame.” However, no official confirmation about his appearance in the movie has been made yet.

Regarding this matter, Evans has declined discussing his rumored comeback when prompted. Approximately two months following the first speculations, he provided the following statement to Esquire via the present Captain America star, Anthony Mackie:

In my opinion, it seems like a recurring pattern, and I must admit, this isn’t the first time I’ve seen it. In fact, it feels like every few years, we find ourselves in a similar situation – ever since the release of “Endgame“. By now, I’ve grown accustomed to it, and I’ve made my peace with it. So, no – not responding any longer; happily retired from such observations!

Evans has hidden one Marvel Cinematic Universe comeback under wraps, and in 2024’s “Deadpool & Wolverine,” he’ll reprise his role as Johnny Storm alongside a star-studded cast of Marvel veterans. It wouldn’t be unexpected if he were hiding an even larger secret for a potential future “Doomsday” appearance. However, fans will have to keep an eye out for further updates to determine whether the rumors are true or just speculation.

Halle Berry

Among the actors announced for Marvel Studios’ debut was a group of six, previously known for their roles in the original X-Men series by 20th Century Fox, such as Sir Patrick Stewart (Professor X) and Sir Ian McKellen (Magneto). During the broadcast and afterwards, fans eagerly anticipated the appearance of Halle Berry’s character Ororo Monroe (Storm), a mutant with Omega-level abilities to control and alter weather conditions.

Black Girl Nerds expressed their anticipation for Storm’s appearance in Doomsday at CinemaCon 2025, to which there was a response, “Keep hoping. I won’t be there.” After witnessing Storm’s significant contributions alongside the X-Men in both X-Men ’97 and the original Fox X-Men series, it would be quite disheartening if she wasn’t part of the team alongside the Avengers in the future. There is optimism that she will be included in upcoming cast announcements, as fans eagerly await confirmation on whether Berry’s statement about her involvement is accurate.

Charlie Cox

Charlie Cox is currently experiencing a significant resurgence within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The first season of “Daredevil: Born Again” concluded its streaming on Disney+, and Cox is now heavily engrossed in filming for Season 2, set to premiere in March 2026. Furthermore, whispers suggest that he might reprise his role on the big screen for “Avengers: Doomsday,” following his initial appearance in the 2021 movie “Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Although there have been suggestions that Tom Cox might be involved with the fifth Avengers movie within the MCU, he himself has repeatedly denied this claim. As recently as late June 2025, during the Washington State Summer Con, a fan asked him if he was in Doomsday. To this, he simply replied “No,” while smiling. If Cox does indeed make an appearance in the film, it would mark Daredevil’s debut in a major Marvel team-up movie, a development that many fans eagerly await.

Scarlett Johansson

Originally announced for the “Doomsday” cast, there was no mention of Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow, one of the original Avengers from the Marvel Cinematic Universe who has starred in 9 previous Marvel Studios films. Despite her character being fatally killed off in “Avengers: Endgame”, fans continue to harbor hope that a multiverse variant of the Russian assassin could reappear with her team in this upcoming movie.

In an article for InStyle published on the same day as the Doomsday video announcement, Johansson expressed her intention to dispel any fan expectations about her reappearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). She emphasized that “Natasha is deceased,” and urged fans to accept this and allow Natasha to have her moment of heroism. Despite this, fans continue to anticipate her involvement in future projects, especially given her role as Black Widow in all four initial Avengers films and her death in Avengers: Endgame.

Lauren Ridloff

Actress Lauren Ridloff, who is deaf and played Makkari, the swift member of the Eternals team, left a mark on the Marvel Cinematic Universe when she debuted in 2021. Despite no recent sightings or mentions of the team for four years now, fans continue to anticipate their potential involvement in the upcoming epic battle of Avengers: Doomsday, given the already confirmed roster of heroes.

In a conversation only with TopMob, Ridloff expressed that it was unlikely Makkari would show up in Doomsday. She didn’t have any specific information about her future role. Despite the uncertain future of the Eternals, fans are eagerly anticipating their potential appearance in Doomsday, and especially so for Makkari, as the Marvel Cinematic Universe currently lacks a swift hero like her.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Initially appearing during Phase 4, Julia Louis-Dreyfus portrayed Valentina Allegra di Fontaine, a high-ranking government official with a questionable past, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As the Multiverse Saga unfolded, she climbed the ladder of power and eventually gathered the main team that was featured in 2025’s Thunderbolts. Later on, she referred to this team as the New Avengers, indicating they were prepared to confront her for her actions.

On “Jimmy Kimmel Live”, the ex-star of “Seinfeld” clarified that she will not appear in “Avengers: Doomsday”. However, she was pleased about being part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Given her connection to the MCU’s latest superhero team and the possibility of a minor role in an upcoming film, it would be more unexpected if she wasn’t featured at all.

Hugh Jackman

After 17 years portraying Wolverine in Fox’s X-Men franchise, I, Hugh Jackman, finally stepped into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as James “Logan” Howlett in the 2024 film Deadpool & Wolverine. In this movie, my character, Logan, celebrated his successful mission to save Deadpool’s universe. Now, with a fresh start and a renewed sense of self, I played a role that challenged the notion that I was “the worst Wolverine.

Anticipating a potential role in Avengers: Doomsday, Jackman was rather tight-lipped about it during his conversation with The View in May 2025, simply stating, “‘I can’t reveal much’.” Given that Jackman and Reynolds collaborated to create the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever made, and with them now being part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, fans are eagerly hoping for Wolverine himself to join this upcoming Avengers blockbuster.

Elizabeth Olsen

From 2014, Elizabeth Olsen has been playing one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s strongest characters, Wanda Maximoff (also known as the Scarlet Witch). Although she appeared to perish in 2022’s “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”, there is still much anticipation among fans that she could reappear in “Avengers: Doomsday”.

When speaking to The Hollywood Reporter about potentially appearing in the next Avengers film, Olsen admitted she had no role in either that movie or its sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars. Given Wanda’s immense power and popularity among fans, many are anticipating her participation in the upcoming movie.

Seth Green

Initially making an appearance as a humorous extra scene following the credits in 2014’s “Guardians of the Galaxy”, Seth Green has garnered much affection from fans due to his portrayal of Howard the Duck within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In addition to a more substantial role in the animated “What If…?” series, Green has featured in all three “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, and Howard made a brief appearance in “Avengers: Endgame”.

In a conversation with TopMob, Green candidly admitted that there was no significant discussion regarding Howard reprising his role in live-action again and expressed little faith in the possibility of him appearing in an Avengers: Doomsday production. Despite skepticism about his potential involvement in such a large ensemble, fans are still keeping their fingers crossed that Doomsday could provide an opportunity for the vulgar duck to steal the show.

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2025-07-05 11:07