Avengers: Doomsday Cast Bombshell: Vanessa Kirby Confirmed as Sue Storm, Tom Hiddleston’s Loki Returns in Marvel’s Multiverse Epic

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Marvel’s Phase 6 Just Changed Everything

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has unleashed its biggest casting coup since Endgame. On Wednesday, Marvel Studios officially announced the ensemble for Avengers: Doomsday, the climactic film of the Multiverse Saga, and the revelations are seismic: Vanessa Kirby (Mission: Impossible, The Crown) will debut as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Tom Hiddleston returns as Loki, and a wave of new heroes and villains will collide in what insiders call “Marvel’s most ambitious film yet.”

But the surprises don’t stop there. Leaked set photos (via Deadline) and insider reports confirm jaw-dropping cameos, multiverse variants, and a plot loosely adapting the 2006 Annihilation: Conquest and Secret Wars comic arcs. With filming set to begin next month, here’s everything we know—and why this cast is already breaking the internet.

Breaking Down the Avengers: Doomsday Cast List

1. Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman

Marvel’s worst-kept secret is finally official: Vanessa Kirby will lead the rebooted Fantastic Four as Sue Storm, a role previously played by Jessica Alba and Kate Mara. But this isn’t just a recast—it’s a multiverse twist.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kirby’s Sue Storm hails from an alternate universe where the Fantastic Four never formed. Her introduction ties directly to Avengers: Doomsday’s plot, which involves incursions (colliding realities) threatening the multiverse. Industry scooper MyTimeToShineHello tweeted: “Sue is KEY to saving the multiverse. She’s not just a hero; she’s a scientist who outsmarts Kang.”

Why It Matters: Kirby’s casting follows months of rumors about Margot Robbie or Jodie Comer taking the role. Her Oscar-nominated pedigree (Pieces of a Woman) and action chops (Mission: Impossible – Fallout) make her a perfect fit for Marvel’s cerebral yet gritty new direction.

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2. Tom Hiddleston’s Loki Returns – But Which Variant?

Tom Hiddleston’s God of Mischief is back, per AOL’s exclusive confirmation. But after the Loki Season 2 finale, which saw him become the literal guardian of the multiverse, fans are asking: Which Loki will we see?

Insiders hint that Hiddleston will play a “battle-weary” version of the character, struggling to maintain order as incursions escalate. A leaked Deadline set photo shows Loki wielding his classic daggers alongside a mysterious new weapon—a staff glowing with time-energy.

Fan Theory Alert: Reddit’s r/MarvelStudios suggests Loki may clash with Kang variants (Jonathan Majors) over control of the multiverse. Could this set up Loki’s tragic demise?

3. The New Avengers Lineup

Marvel is merging legacy heroes and fresh faces:

• Simu Liu (Shang-Chi) returns as the titular hero, now a leading Avenger.
• Iman Vellani (Ms. Marvel) teams up with Xochitl Gomez (America Chavez) in a Gen-Z superhero duo.
• Anthony Mackie (Captain America: New World Order) leads the team politically, but tensions with Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye spark internal drama.

Biggest Shock: The Boys star Jensen Ackles joins as Wolverine, a variant from a dystopian universe. This isn’t Hugh Jackman’s Logan—Ackles’ version is darker, aligned with the Ultimate Marvel comics.

4. Villains: Kang’s Dynasty Collapses

Jonathan Majors’ Kang the Conqueror remains the Saga’s big bad, but Doomsday introduces his most dangerous variant yet: The Beyonder, a cosmic entity who manipulates heroes and villains into a battleworld (via Annihilation comics).

Meanwhile, Vanessa Kirby’s Sue Storm isn’t the only Fantastic Four member confirmed:

• Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things) as Johnny Storm/Human Torch
• Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear) as Ben Grimm/The Thing

Suspicious Absence: Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic has NOT been cast yet. Scoopers speculate this is intentional—a variant of John Krasinski’s Doctor Strange 2 Reed may appear.

Why This Cast List Is Trending Everywhere

The Vanessa Kirby Effect

Social media erupted over Kirby’s casting, with #InvisibleWoman trending for 12 hours straight. Fans praised Marvel for choosing a 35-year-old actress to play Sue, aligning with the character’s comic-book maturity. The Crown alum’s loyal fanbase has already flooded TikTok with fancams set to Marvel trailers.

But Kirby’s hiring also hints at a grittier tone. As she told Variety in 2023: “I’m drawn to roles about women who are underestimated but hold immense power.” Sounds like Sue Storm to a T.

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Loki’s Redemption Arc Comes Full Circle

Hiddleston’s return marks Loki’s first Avengers film since Infinity War (2018). His character arc—from villain to self-sacrificing hero—has been Marvel’s most nuanced, and Doomsday could be his swan song.

“Loki’s the only OG Avenger left in the multiverse,” tweeted @LokiLegacy. “If he dies saving reality, I’ll never recover.”

Jensen Ackles as Wolverine: Fan Reactions

Casting Supernatural’s Ackles as Wolverine divided fans. Some called it “perfect casting,” citing his work as Soldier Boy in The Boys. Others criticized Marvel for not choosing a shorter, stockier actor (Jackman is 6’2”; Ackles is 6’1”).

Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige addressed the backlash at a recent press event: “Jensen embodies Logan’s ferocity and trauma. This isn’t the Wolverine you know—it’s a broken, multiversal version who’s lost everything.”

Behind the Scenes: The Director’s Vision

Avengers: Doomsday is helmed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi), who promises a “raw, emotional war film” with horror elements. Leaked concept art (via Deadline) shows decimated cities, alien landscapes, and a haunting shot of Loki standing atop a mountain of Avengers helmets.

Cretton told The Hollywood Reporter: “This isn’t just about heroes fighting villains. It’s about what they sacrifice to save existence—and who becomes a monster in the process.”

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How Avengers: Doomsday Fits into Marvel’s Phase 6

The film caps off Phase 6, which includes:

• Fantastic Four (July 2025)
• Thunderbolts (December 2025)
• Avengers: Doomsday (May 2026)

Spoiler Tease: The post-credits scene of The Fantastic Four will reportedly feature Kirby’s Sue Storm discovering an incursion event, directly leading into Doomsday.

What Fans Are Saying Online

• • “Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm is GENIUS. She’s gonna crush the role.”

At least we’re getting Vanessa Kirby and Florence Pugh https://t.co/24e3anH1jP pic.twitter.com/uFatDo6Ubh

— kay (@LegendaryKay__) March 26, 2025

• “Jensen Ackles as Wolverine feels like a fever dream. I’m here for it.”
• “Loki better not die. Marvel, I’m begging you.”

Final Thoughts: Marvel’s Make-or-Break Moment

After mixed reactions to Phase 4 and 5, Avengers: Doomsday is Marvel’s chance to regain its throne. With Kirby’s star power, Hiddleston’s emotional depth, and a universe-hopping plot, the film could redefine superhero cinema or collapse under its own weight.

One thing’s certain: The multiverse has never looked this chaotic.

FAQ Section
Q: When does Avengers: Doomsday release?
A: May 1, 2026.

Q: Is this Wolverine’s MCU debut?
A: Yes, but as a multiverse variant, not the main timeline Logan.

Q: Will other Avengers like Iron Man return?
A: Insider rumors suggest RDJ may voice an AI variant, but nothing confirmed.

Q: How does Fantastic Four connect to Doomsday?
A: The post-credits scene will set up the incursion crisis.