Avengers: Doomsday is now six months away from its scheduled release, and the film’s cast list is rumored to have expanded once again. A new listing suggests another actor has joined the upcoming ensemble film.
Pacino Khan rumored to join Avengers: Doomsday
Pacino Khan has been rumored to have joined the cast of Avengers: Doomsday in an undisclosed role.
An IMDb listing of the film’s cast members suggests his involvement. However, since anyone can edit the database, this update should be taken with a grain of salt.
While his role hasn’t been mentioned, speculation points to him possibly playing Franklin Richards, Reed and Sue’s son. As an infant, he played a key role in the story of Fantastic Four: The First Steps. Later, he and Doctor Doom are shown interacting in the movie’s post-credits scene.
Avengers: Doomsday premieres in theaters on December 18, 2026, while its sequel, Secret Wars, will follow on December 17, 2027. Part of the MCU’s Phase Six, the films will conclude the Multiverse Saga.
The film’s directors, Joe and Anthony Russo, have said that they envision it as a fresh starting point for the MCU. Speaking at SXSW London, they said the movie returns to “Phase Zero.” Highlighting their aim for it to be accessible to everyone—including newcomers or those who do not religiously follow each movie or TV show—Joe Russo said, “This is starting over from scratch. We want to make sure everybody feels like this isn’t leaning on anything from the past” (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Michael Waldron and Stephen McFeely co-wrote the film’s screenplay. Meanwhile, the Russos co-produced with Marvel Studios via their production banner, AGBO.
Robert Downey Jr., who played Iron Man in the MCU’s Infinity Saga, returns to the franchise as the movie’s central antagonist, Doctor Doom. Chris Evans will also reprise his role as Steve Rogers, who last appeared in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame.
Other returning MCU actors include Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Paul Rudd, Florence Pugh, Simu Liu, Letitia Wright, and Pedro Pascal, among others.
Moreover, several actors from 20th Century Fox’s X-Men films are reprising their roles. They include Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, James Marsden, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, and Kelsey Grammer.
