Despite an extensive five-hour streamed casting announcement for Avengers: Doomsday, fans are still taken aback by the absence of several key characters and actors from the lineup. (Read the full Avengers: Doomsday cast roster).

While the absence of some characters, such as Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange, was already known, other notable omissions have left fans surprised. This is especially significant given that Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be a monumental cinematic crossover, featuring not only the Avengers but also the X-Men and the Fantastic Four. The exclusion of certain characters from this cosmic event has sparked discussions and anticipation about what the final film will entail.