Avengers: Doomsday - Rumors of Pacino Khan Joining the Cast

Avengers: Doomsday - Rumors of Pacino Khan Joining the Cast

The highly anticipated film Avengers: Doomsday is just six months away from hitting theaters, and rumors are swirling about a new addition to the star-studded cast. Speculation suggests that actor Pacino Khan may have joined the ensemble, although his role remains undisclosed according to an IMDb listing. While there is no confirmation yet, fans are buzzing about the possibility of him portraying Franklin Richards, the son of Reed and Sue from Fantastic Four: The First Steps.

Scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, Avengers: Doomsday is part of the MCU's Phase Six and will be followed by its sequel, Secret Wars, on December 17, 2027. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo have described the film as a fresh starting point for the MCU, aiming to make it accessible to both longtime fans and newcomers alike. The screenplay was co-written by Michael Waldron and Stephen McFeely, with the Russos serving as co-producers alongside Marvel Studios under their production banner, AGBO.

Returning to the franchise are fan-favorite actors Robert Downey Jr. as the central antagonist, Doctor Doom, and Chris Evans as Steve Rogers. The star-studded cast also includes Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Paul Rudd, Florence Pugh, Simu Liu, Letitia Wright, Pedro Pascal, and several actors from the X-Men films, such as Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, James Marsden, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, and Kelsey Grammer. With an exciting lineup of talent and a promising storyline, Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be a must-see event for Marvel fans everywhere.