‘Avengers: Doomsday’ could be hiding secret Marvel characters — 5 cameos I’d love to see
'Avengers: Doomsday' is generating excitement for its potential surprise character cameos, especially with Robert Downey Jr. returning as Doctor Doom. While the Russo brothers aim to ensure each character has purpose, reports suggest hidden scripts use placeholder names for unannounced returns. The multiverse concept opens possibilities for fan-favorite characters to reappear in some form.
- ▪Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the MCU as Doctor Doom for 'Avengers: Doomsday.'
- ▪Alan Cumming revealed that scripts used secret placeholder names to hide unannounced returning characters.
- ▪Scarlet Witch is a highly requested return due to her power, emotional stakes, and ambiguous fate after 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.'
- ▪Matt Murdock/Daredevil, portrayed by Charlie Cox, has already been reintegrated into the MCU through multiple appearances, making a cameo feasible.
- ▪Lewis Pullman downplayed concerns that the film would become a cameo-heavy spectacle, emphasizing character significance.
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Entertainment Movies ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ could be hiding secret Marvel characters — 5 cameos I’d love to see Opinion By Alix Blackburn published 17 May 2026 These surprise cameos could truly break the internet (and my mind) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Marvel) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Marvel is clearly swinging for the fences with “Avengers: Doomsday.” The moment Robert Downey Jr. was revealed to be returning to the MCU as Doctor Doom, it instantly cemented this movie as one of Marvel’s biggest gambles.
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