The Marvel Cinematic Universe is entering its sixth phase, and one of the most critical films in this chapter will be Avengers: Doomsday. During a nearly five-and-a-half-hour livestream, Marvel announced the blockbuster’s cast – and there was no shortage of genuine surprises.

Avengers Infinity Saga - Infinity War and Endgame - had huge impact on cinema when they released. But will the upcoming Avengers film - Avengers Doomsday - hold the same effect?

Avengers: Doomsday' has announced its star-studded cast, which includes some iconic superheroes (and shocking old ones) reprising their roles