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* [[Tom Holland]] as [[Peter Parker (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Peter Parker / Spider-Man]]: A former Avenger who received spider-like abilities after being bitten by a radioactive spider<ref name="HollandTheWrapOct2024" />

* [[Anthony Mackie]] as [[Sam Wilson (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Sam Wilson / Captain America]]: An Avenger and former [[United States Air Force Pararescue|pararescueman]] who was trained by the military in aerial combat using a specially-designed wing pack<ref name="Mackie" />

* [[Pedro Pascal]] as [[Reed Richards (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic]]: A scientist and the leader of the [[Fantastic Four (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Fantastic Four]] who has the ability to stretch any part of his body to great lengths<ref name="SDCC2024F4" />

* [[Vanessa Kirby]] as [[Sue Storm (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Sue Storm / Invisible Woman]]: Johnny's sister and a member of the Fantastic Four who can generate force fields and turn herself and others invisible<ref name="SDCC2024F4" />

At San Diego Comic-Con at the end of July 2024, the Russo brothers were confirmed to be directing the next two ''Avengers'' films and said the story for ''Secret Wars'' had convinced them to return after being "creatively spent" by their previous MCU films.<ref name="SDCC2024Avengers2" /> The directors revealed that ''Avengers 5'' was now titled ''Avengers: Doomsday'' and would feature Doctor Doom, who they felt was required to do justice to the ''Secret Wars'' story. Downey's casting as Doom for both films was announced.<ref name="SDCC2024Avengers" /> Discussing the change from playing Iron Man to being cast as Doctor Doom, Downey said he enjoyed portraying complex characters and described the role as "new mask, same task".<ref name="SDCC2024Avengers2" /><ref name="SDCC2024Avengers" /> Different storylines within [[Marvel Comics]] have seen Stark and Doom swap bodies,<ref name="VergeDoomStarkComics" /> and Doom takes on the Iron Man mantle in the 2016–2017 ''[[Infamous Iron Man]]'' comic book series by [[Brian Michael Bendis]] and [[Alex Maleev]].<ref name="VergeDoomStarkComics" /><ref name="NewsaramaDoomStarkComics" /> The Russo brothers were producing ''Doomsday'' and ''Secret Wars'' through their production company [[AGBO]], McFeely had taken over as writer for both films from Waldron,<ref name="SDCC2024Avengers2" /><ref name="RussosAvengersProduce" /> and filming was set to begin in the second quarter of 2025 in London. The reunion of Marvel Studios, Downey, and the Russo brothers was considered by industry insiders to be a return to what had worked in the past and a "perfect combination of timing and everyone being on the same page".<ref name="DowneyRussosPayVariety" /> The Russo brothers and Downey were reported to be earning $40&nbsp;million and $50&nbsp;million, respectively, for each film. They were expected to receive bonuses based on the films' box office performances, with potential for Downey's salary to double.<ref name="DowneyRussosPaySneider" /><ref name="DowneyRussosPayVariety" /> Downey also negotiated private jet travel, dedicated personal security, and multiple trailers on the film sets in his deal.<ref name="DowneyRussosPayVariety" /> Additionally at Comic-Con, cast members from the films ''[[Thunderbolts*]]'' (2025) and ''First Steps'' were said to be reprising their roles in the next two ''Avengers'' films,<ref name="SDCC2024Cast" /> including the main Fantastic Four actors: [[Pedro Pascal]] as [[Reed Richards (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic]], [[Vanessa Kirby]] as [[Sue Storm (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Sue Storm / Invisible Woman]], [[Joseph Quinn (actor)|Joseph Quinn]] as [[Johnny Storm (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Johnny Storm / Human Torch]], and [[Ebon Moss-Bachrach]] as [[Ben Grimm (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Ben Grimm / The Thing]].<ref name="SDCC2024F4" /> Responding to the convention's announcements, Majors said he was "heartbroken" over the decision to move forward with the films starring Downey instead of himself, and added that he was open to return to the MCU as Kang if Marvel Studios ever wanted to explore more with the character.<ref name="MajorsDowneyResponse" />

 

 

=== Filming ===