Production for the highly anticipated fifth installment of the Avengers franchise, titled Avengers: Doomsday, officially commenced in March 2025. Prepare yourself for the first musical to hit the Marvel Cinematic Universe! The movie is chock full of capital-S Stars such as Anthony Mackie, Robert Downey Jr., Paul Rudd, Simu Liu, Tom Hiddleston, Alan Cumming.
Anthony Mackie stars as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America. From the very inception of this film, he has shared his passion and vision for the project with unbridled fervor. He recently shared insights into his character’s journey and interactions with other iconic heroes and villains. Perhaps most significantly, was Mackie’s enthusiasm for the film’s central narrative and how it will shape the larger current MCU narrative.
“You know what? I was really excited, man,” – Anthony Mackie
The film’s biggest standout is Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. This new character has created quite a storm with the fans! Mackie discussed his character’s initial reaction to seeing Doctor Doom’s face, hinting at a dramatic moment within the narrative.
In addition to exploring new character dynamics, Avengers: Doomsday will bring back beloved characters from the original X-Men series. According to one witness account, production at the iconic X-Mansion was taking place, with some returning cast members suited up in comic accurate costumes. Patrick Stewart will be reprising his role as Professor X, while Kelsey Grammer is set to return as Beast. The return of these characters brings an extra layer of nostalgia to the film, creating magic for fanatics who have grown up with the franchise.
In a recent interview with Collider, Mackie outlined his excitement to play as these iconic figures. He mentioned, “I’m excited to hang out with characters like Xavier and Beast in Avengers: Doomsday,” showcasing his enthusiasm for the collaborative spirit that defines the Avengers films.
The diverse superhero cast features Paul Rudd as Ant-Man and Simu Liu as Shang-Chi! Tom Hiddleston will be back in his iconic role as Loki and help to expand the links that bind so many different storylines together in the Marvel universe.
With production moving full speed ahead, speculation runs rampant about major plot twists. Mackie teased a riveting cliffhanger that will launch into future narratives in the greater Marvel saga. He stated, “It’s one of those stories that really pushes the boundaries, and it — the cliffhanger at the end, you know, the last moments of the film — it really builds and sets us up for a way for the continuation of the Marvel saga, which is really exciting.”
Mackie’s childhood favorite character was Nightcrawler, who will make an appearance in Avengers: Doomsday, played by Alan Cumming. This casting choice reflects Marvel’s commitment to honoring its comic book roots while appealing to a new generation of fans.