Summary
- Gwyneth Paltrow is rumored to return in Avengers: Doomsday as Pepper Potts and Rescue.
- The cast includes Robert Downey Jr. As the villain Doctor Doom; Chris Evans' role remains unknown.
- Speculation surrounds various MCU characters appearing, with no confirmation.
The Avengers: Doomsday cast list is rumored to add a long-time MCU character who hasn't been seen since Endgame. This character also happens to be played by one of the MCU's most forgetful actors.
The Avengers: Doomsday cast includes Robert Downey Jr. As the villain Doctor Doom. While the trades have reported on a handful of other actors who will appear in the next Avengers movie, including Chris Evans in an unknown role, others are subject to rumor and speculation. Since Endgame, the MCU has added several new characters for writer Stephen McFeely and directors Joe & Anthony Russo to choose from. However, the latest Avengers: Doomsday rumor involves an actor who's been with the MCU since the beginning.
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MyTimeToShineHello claims Gwyneth Paltrow will return in Avengers: Doomsday. The notable scooper suggested Paltrow will return both as Petter Potts and her superhero alter-ego, Rescue, by Quote Tweeting, "She'll be back in Avengers: Doomsday," in response to a GIF shared by another Twitter user featuring Paltrow in full Rescue armor from Avengers: Endgame. Fans shouldn't rush to conclusions, as this rumor remains unconfirmed by official sources.
Paltrow first appeared as Pepper Potts in 2008's Iron Man, the first MCU movie, and returned for six additional Marvel Studios films. However, it wasn't until 2019's Avengers: Endgame that Paltrow's Potts followed her comic book counterpart by donning her suit of armor as Rescue, joining the battle against Thanos and his army. Unfortunately, that would be the last fans saw of Paltrow's Rescue, as the actress hasn't been in any MCU films since then. Paltrow said she's willing to return to the MCU, but the role would have to be small and only require a day or two of filming.
MyTimeToShineHello didn't specify whether Paltrow's role in Avengers: Doomsday would be significant, so it's possible Marvel Studios met her conditions (assuming they haven't changed). Th e Avengers: Doomsday cast is rumored to feature so many characters, including Dafne Keen's X-23 and Kelsey Grammer's Beast, that it's reasonable to assume some of these characters may only pop in for a brief appearance. Of course, this is speculation. Avengers: Doomsday is reportedly still being written, so characters and storylines may change.
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 1, 2026.
Avengers: Doomsday
Display card tags widget Display card community and brand rating widget Display card main info widget- Release Date
- December 18, 2026
- Director
- Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
- Writers
- Stephen McFeely, Michael Waldron, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee
Avengers: Doomsday is the fifth Avengers film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will bring together heroes, new and old, to face off against Victor von Doom - played by the returning Robert DOwney Jr.. Avengers 5 will also mark the beginning of phase 6 of the MCU.
- Cast
- Chris Hemsworth, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Pedro Pascal, Hayley Atwell, Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Mackie, Wyatt Russell, Tom Holland, Sebastian Stan, Kelsey Grammer, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Tenoch Huerta, Simu Liu, Florence Pugh, Lewis Pullman, Danny Ramirez, Winston Duke, Hannah John-Kamen, Tom Hiddleston, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, James Marsden, Channing Tatum
- Main Genre
- Superhero
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Source: MyTimeToShineHello