Marvel Cinematic Universe fans have a thrilling update! A major MCU star has officially joined the Avengers: Secret Wars cast. As a result, excitement is soaring across the Marvel fandom. Additionally, the confirmation of this star’s return adds fuel to speculation about the storyline. Consequently, fans are now eagerly wondering which favorite heroes and villains will appear.
When Will Avengers: Secret Wars Begin Production?
The acclaimed Russo Brothers, Joe and Anthony Russo, will direct Avengers: Secret Wars. Meanwhile, the production team will begin filming next year. The film will continue the story from Avengers: Doomsday. That movie hits theaters in the United States on December 18, 2026. After that, Marvel will release Secret Wars one year later, on December 17, 2027.
Production will begin well before the release of Doomsday. Marvel fans are eagerly watching for potential leaks and subtle hints in trailers or promotional material. The Russo Brothers are known for keeping plot details tightly under wraps. This makes every confirmed cast member even more exciting.
Which MCU Star Has Been Confirmed for Avengers: Secret Wars?
In a conversation with ScreenRant, Letitia Wright, who plays Shuri/Black Panther, confirmed her return for Avengers: Secret Wars. Wright said:
“That’s what I have to film next, Secret Wars. But Doomsday, we finished that, and that was very great.”
Letitia Wright’s return as Shuri/Black Panther excites fans of Wakanda. Moreover, it raises expectations about the multiverse and her pivotal role in the upcoming saga. Although Marvel has not yet revealed the full official cast for Secret Wars, Wright’s confirmation has already sent waves across social media and fan forums.
Avengers: Doomsday Star-Studded Cast
Letitia Wright will also appear in Avengers: Doomsday, joining an enormous ensemble cast that features some of the most iconic heroes and villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Chris Hemsworth returns as Thor, Vanessa Kirby takes on Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, and Anthony Mackie reprises his role as Sam Wilson/Captain America. Sebastian Stan will be back as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, while Paul Rudd returns as Scott Lang/Ant-Man and Wyatt Russell stars as John Walker/U.S. Agent. The cast also includes Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing, Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, and Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy/Beast.
Additionally, Lewis Pullman will appear as Bob Reynolds/Sentry, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres/Falcon, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian, and Winston Duke as M’Baku. The cast is further strengthened by the addition of several iconic characters. Hannah John-Kamen returns as Ava Starr/Ghost, while Tom Hiddleston reprises Loki. Patrick Stewart plays Charles Xavier/Professor X, and Ian McKellen returns as Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto. Alan Cumming appears as Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler, and Rebecca Romijn returns as Raven Darkhölme/Mystique. James Marsden plays Scott Summers/Cyclops, Channing Tatum is Remy LeBeau/Gambit, Pedro Pascal appears as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, and Robert Downey Jr. returns as Doctor Doom.
This expansive and star-studded cast hints at a story that could span multiple timelines, universes, and epic battles, making Avengers: Doomsday one of the most ambitious projects in MCU history.
Release Dates to Keep in Mind
Avengers: Doomsday will hit theaters on December 18, 2026, and Avengers: Secret Wars is scheduled for December 17, 2027. With only a year between the two releases, the events of Doomsday will directly influence the storyline in Secret Wars, setting the stage for an unforgettable cinematic showdown.
Letitia Wright will return for Avengers: Secret Wars, and a lineup of iconic MCU stars will join her. Anticipation is building for one of Marvel’s biggest cinematic events. As production ramps up, fans can expect more announcements, teasers, and even surprises that could shape the MCU for years to come.
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