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The Russo Brothers are back in the director's chair for the fifth Avengers installment, "Doomsday," which has been rolling out a series of trailers exclusively in theaters with "Avatar: Fire and Ash" since last December 17. The latest spot, focusing on the heroes of Wakanda, Talokan, and the Fantastic Four, has finally dropped online after its week-long theatrical run.
This initial wave includes four teasers released weekly. An additional fifth trailer, centered on Doctor Doom, is also planned, though its release date has not yet been announced.
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The film's massive MCU roster includes Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent, Anthony Mackie as the current Captain America, Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic, Letitia Wright as the reigning Black Panther, Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing, Florence Pugh as the new Black Widow, Lewis Pullman as Sentry, Joseph Quinn as the Human Torch, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Vanessa Kirby as the Invisible Woman, Winston Duke as M'Baku, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Danny Ramirez as the new Falcon, Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, and Sebastian Stan as the Winter Soldier.
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Joining them are several stars from Fox's "X-Men" universe, including Kelsey Grammer as Beast (who cameoed in "The Marvels"), Patrick Stewart as Professor X (last seen in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness"), and Channing Tatum as Gambit (appearing in "Deadpool & Wolverine"). The lineup also features Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, Ian McKellen as Magneto, Rebecca Romijn as the original Mystique, and James Marsden as Cyclops. These heroes will unite to face a new threat played by a returning Robert Downey Jr., who takes on the role of the infamous villain, Doctor Doom.
The screenplay was penned by Stephen McFeely, known for his work on the "Captain America" sequels and "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Endgame." Michael Waldron, the writer behind "Loki" Season 1 and "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," also contributed to the script. The film is slated to hit theaters on December 18.