Despite an extensive five-hour stream filled with casting announcements for Avengers: Doomsday, fans are still taken aback by the absence of several beloved characters and actors. (For a comprehensive list, read the full Avengers: Doomsday cast roster.)
While we were prepared for the absence of some, like Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch and Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange, other omissions stand out, especially considering the grand scale of this cosmic crossover event. Avengers: Doomsday is poised to be a monumental cinematic experience, blending the universes of the Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four, making the absence of certain characters all the more surprising.