Summary

TheAvengers: Doomsdaycast list is rumored to add a long-time MCU character who hasn’t been seen sinceEndgame. This character also happens to be played by one of the MCU’s most forgetful actors.

TheAvengers:Doomsdaycast 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 nextAvengersmovie, includingChris Evans in an unknown role, others are subject to rumor and speculation. SinceEndgame, the MCU has added several new characters for writer Stephen McFeely and directors Joe & Anthony Russo to choose from. However, the latestAvengers: Doomsdayrumor involves an actor who’s been with the MCU since the beginning.

MyTimeToShineHelloclaims Gwyneth Paltrow will return inAvengers: 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 inAvengers: Doomsday,” in response to a GIF shared by another Twitter user featuring Paltrow infull Rescue armor fromAvengers: Endgame. Fans shouldn’t rush to conclusions, as this rumor remains unconfirmed by official sources.

Paltrow first appeared as Pepper Potts in 2008’sIron Man, the first MCU movie, and returned for six additional Marvel Studios films. However, it wasn’t until 2019’sAvengers: Endgamethat 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 inAvengers: Doomsdaywould be significant, so it’s possible Marvel Studios met her conditions (assuming they haven’t changed). The Avengers: Doomsdaycast 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: Doomsdayis reportedly still being written, so characters and storylines may change.

Avengers: Doomsdayis scheduled to be released in theaters on July 31, 2025.

Avengers: Doomsday

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.