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.

Marvel Studios has officially announced the cast of the upcoming movie Avengers: Doomsday, set to release in 2026.

Despite five hours of streamed casting announcements, there are still several characters and actors fans are surprised won’t be in Avengers: Doomsday. Some we knew about but the following omissions are notable given the cosmic cross-over nature of what’s shaping up to be an Avengers,