The Avengers movies have been the ultimate crowd-pullers for Marvel, with Infinity War and Endgame creating an unmatched cinematic frenzy. Now, with Avengers: Doomsday officially in production, the big question is—can it recreate that same magic?

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is entering its sixth phase, and one of the most critical films in this chapter will be Avengers: Doomsday. During a nearly five-and-a-half-hour livestream, Marvel announced the blockbuster’s cast – and there was no shortage of genuine surprises.

Avengers: Doomsday' has announced its star-studded cast, which includes some iconic superheroes (and shocking old ones) reprising their roles