Overview

• Cumberbatch, omitted from March’s livestreamed cast reveal, told Omelete that his absence was deliberate secrecy and indicated he is in Avengers: Doomsday.
• Robert Downey Jr. is set to play Doctor Doom, with his first appearance reported in The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ credits, as the Russo Brothers steer a Thanos-style, villain‑centric ensemble.
• Recent coverage details Disney/Marvel’s course correction that sidelines Kang to center Doom, with Doomsday dated for December 18, 2026 and Secret Wars slated for 2027.
• D23 buzz and industry reports point to a sprawling lineup spanning Avengers, the Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, and possibly X‑Men, with a teaser suggesting Thor, Black Panther, and Ant‑Man could align with Sam Wilson’s squad.
• A developing interview report says Channing Tatum injured his leg during a London fight sequence for Doomsday, reportedly opposite Downey’s Doom, as on‑set details continue to surface.