Marvelconfirmed some of the cast ofAvengers: Doomsday, but Tom Holland wasn’t part of the initial announcement, and his absence has everything to do withSpider-Man 4. On March 26, Marvel shared an extensive live stream featuring set chairs with the names ofthe cast ofAvengers: Doomsday. The roster included many familiar names, like Chris Hemsworth, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, and Robert Downey Jr., and some newer ones like Pedro Pascaland Channing Tatum. However, one surprising missing MCU actor is Tom Holland, who plays Spider-Man.
Many wondered what Holland’s next step in the MCU would be afterSpider-Man: No Way Home. The studio announced that he’s returning forSpider-Man 4, but that doesn’t includeAvengers: Doomsday. According to a report fromThe Insneider, Holland’s Spider-Man’s absence from the next Avengers film is “more about the character’s schedule.“Spider-Man 4releases on August 21, 2025, two months afterDoomsday’s release. The film supposedly takes place at the same time asDoomsday, meaning Spidey won’t rejoin the Avengers just yet.
What The Avengers: Doomsday Tom Holland Casting Report Means
The Holland casting report suggests that Marvel wants to focus on Peter’s story before his next crossover event.No Way Homeended with a massive change in Peter Parker’s life. Doctor Strange wiped away the world’s memory of Peter, meaning no one knows who he is or that he’s Spider-Man. Marvel seemingly knows it needs to catch up viewers on what he’s been doing since then before throwing him in another Avengers film.
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It also allows Marvel to tie the events ofSpider-Man 4withDoomsday, teasing the next film. If viewers only watch Spider-Man films, then they willhave to watchAvengers: Secret Warsto see what happens next. It’s similar to what Marvel did with 2018’sAnt-Man and the Wasp. The movie had nothing to do withAvengers: Infinity War, but the post-credit scene tied back to those events, indicating Ant-Man would return inEndgame. It wouldn’t be surprising if Marvel did something similar withSpider-Man 4, based on the film’s release date.
Our Take On The Avengers: Doomsday Tom Holland Casting Report
Spider-Man’s absence fromAvengers: Doomsdayis what’s best for the character. While Spider-Man is still active in the MCU, as confirmed byKingpin inDaredevil: Born Again, none of the Avengers know who Peter is or how to contact him. Plus, Peter needs time to focus on rebuilding himself after losing all his relationships in the last film.
Marvel has also been teasing thatSpider-Man 4could be a street-level story in New York. This would be a better way to get Spider-Man back into the MCU before joining another multiverse adventure. It will be cool to see howAvengers: DoomsdayaffectsSpider-Man 4, but Marvel needs to focus on giving Peter the best possible arc before making him an Avenger again.
