Marvel fans were sent into a frenzy as the Avengers: Doomsday cast reveal shattered records, becoming the most-watched livestream in Marvel Studios’ history.
The five-hour event amassed an astonishing 275 million digital views, surpassing all previous Marvel announcements.
Record-Breaking Fan Engagement
According to Deadline, the event sparked 3.1 million social interactions and generated five times the social buzz compared to last year’s Deadpool & Wolverine Super Bowl trailer. Throughout the event, the hashtag #AvengersDoomsday trended on Twitter for over seven hours, with 55 unique trending topics related to the film.
Marvel’s cross-platform livestream stunt also saw increasing viewership throughout the broadcast, further solidifying the MCU’s dominance in pop culture despite recent struggles.
Star-Studded Cast and Surprise Appearance
To mark the beginning of production, Marvel Studios revealed 27 actors set to appear in Avengers: Doomsday. The event followed a unique format, showing chairs with actors’ names revealed every 10-15 minutes.
The livestream concluded with a shocking moment as Robert Downey Jr. made a surprise appearance, confirming his return to the MCU.
Full Cast List for Avengers: Doomsday
Chris Hemsworth (Thor)
Anthony Mackie (Captain America)
Vanessa Kirby (Susan Storm)
Paul Rudd (Ant-Man)
Florence Pugh (Yelena)
Tenoch Huerta (Namor)
Simu Liu (Shang-Chi)
Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes)
Letitia Wright (Black Panther)
Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Thing)
Kelsey Grammer (Beast)
Lewis Pullman (Sentry)
Danny Ramirez (Joaquín Torres / Falcon)
Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm)
David Harbour (Red Guardian)
Winston Duke (M’Baku)
Hannah John-Kamen (Ghost)
Tom Hiddleston (Loki)
Patrick Stewart (Professor X)
Ian McKellen (Magneto)
Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler)
Rebecca Romijn (Mystique)
James Marsden (Cyclops)
Channing Tatum (Gambit)
Pedro Pascal (Mister Fantastic)
MCU’s Future Remains Bright
Despite some missing names, including Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange), who has confirmed his role in the film, the Avengers: Doomsday reveal highlights Marvel’s enduring appeal.
Following Captain America: Brave New World’s mixed reception, the overwhelming excitement for Avengers: Doomsday suggests the MCU still has strong fan support. Upcoming projects like Thunderbolts and Fantastic Four: First Steps are expected to connect to the movie’s storyline.
Avengers: Doomsday is set to hit theaters on May 1, 2026.