Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday film drives cast news and new merchandise releases

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Marvel Studios' upcoming crossover, Avengers: Doomsday, has generated extensive coverage. Actress Elizabeth Olsen confirmed she will not reprise Wanda Maximoff, leaving the Scarlet Witch absent from the film. The ensemble cast includes Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, and Paul Rudd returning as Ant‑Man. Insider reports also suggest Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool will appear, fighting Tobey Maguire's Spider‑Man and other X‑Men characters during the multiversal incursion.

Merchandise tied to the movie is already rolling out. Bandai's S.H. Figuarts line opened pre‑orders for Captain America, Doctor Doom and Thor figures. LEGO announced five new Avengers: Doomsday building sets, featuring a 379‑piece Doctor Doom bust and other hero minifigures. Hot Toys released a 1/6‑scale Gambit figure modeled on Channing Tatum's appearance in the film, complete with kinetic energy effects. Additional collectibles, such as Hot Toys' Gambit statue and other action figures, continue to expand the product lineup.

The film, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and produced by Kevin Feige, will bring together heroes from the Avengers, Wakanda, Fantastic Four and X‑Men universes to confront Doctor Doom, marking the climax of the MCU's Multiverse Saga.

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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[○ 1 SOURCE] LEGO will launch five Avengers: Doomsday building sets, including a Doctor Doom bust. (b9c961b0-248a-4724-aea6-dbecf1e0f868)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Elizabeth Olsen will not return as Wanda Maximoff in Avengers: Doomsday. (f3b8f003-fab7-4ec4-9149-11469394791d)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hot Toys released a 1/6‑scale Gambit figure based on Channing Tatum’s role in Avengers: Doomsday. (2064dab7-03cf-4b3d-8388-2065b3b8f0c0)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Avengers: Doomsday will bring together heroes from the Avengers, Wakanda, Fantastic Four and X‑Men universes to confront Doctor Doom. (a5307c8c-b823-4c55-b5e8-4bbadc7179d6)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Bandai S.H. Figuarts opened pre‑orders for Captain America, Doctor Doom and Thor figures for Avengers: Doomsday. (8eddd0ed-7788-4a56-9101-3386aa35501f)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Paul Rudd will reprise his role as Ant‑Man in Avengers: Doomsday. (78e8ba2a-2691-4dc2-b091-a3fac7faa960)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Deadpool appears in Avengers: Doomsday, fighting Spider‑Man and other characters during an incursion. (a5307c8c-b823-4c55-b5e8-4bbadc7179d6)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Avengers: Doomsday is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and produced by Kevin Feige. (a5307c8c-b823-4c55-b5e8-4bbadc7179d6)