But exactly what the plot of that movie actually is is anybody's guess. We know that it will include the return of Robert Downey Jr., now playing Doctor Doom, but an intriguing theory suggests how a potentially returning Chris Evans and Captain America may factor in, and how it will actually all tie into Avengers: Endgame.

Avengers: Doomsday has taken an intriguing turn with Chris Evans joining Robert Downey Jr. in the cast. While Downey Jr.’s role as Doctor Doom was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con, Evans’ character remains a mystery,

A major player in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Multiverse Saga won't be appearing in Avengers: Doomsday, although they will return for Secret Wars.

"He’s quite central to where things might go,” Cumberbatch said of his character. This is consistent with Marvel's 2015 Secret Wars comic by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist

Avengers: Doomsday is still more than a year away, but it’s not too early to learn a few of the movie’s secrets. For instance, Doctor Strange won’t be appearing in this next Avengers film, apparently.

Benedict Cumberbatch says Dr Stephen Strange won't be in Avengers: Doomsday. The 48-year-old actor has confirmed that his superhero will be taking a hiatus in the 2026 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) blockbuster. Speaking to Variety, Cumberbatch said: "Is that a spoiler? F*** it!"