Why is Storm Not in Avengers: Doomsday?
Storm is not in Avengers: Doomsday because Halle Berry has confirmed that she is not part of the film’s cast this time, even though she remains open to returning as Storm in the MCU.
In a recent interview, she explained that while there has been a huge wave of love for the X‑Men ahead of their big‑screen reunion, she herself is not included in this particular Avengers lineup.
Berry described Storm as a “very special” character and said she feels “blessed” to have played her, especially because the X‑Men stories about mutants and outcasts are films she is proud to show her children.
At the same time, she addressed Avengers: Doomsday directly, saying that she is “sad” not to be in Doomsday this round,” but hinted that there are “other rounds” and that she would return to Storm in a heartbeat if asked.
That phrasing leaves room for two main possibilities that fans keep circling:
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She genuinely is not in Doomsday at all, and any Storm appearance is being saved for a later project.
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Marvel is keeping any potential Storm cameo under wraps, as the studio often hides surprise appearances until release, or even through late reshoots.
Previous comments from Berry were even more blunt at one point; she told fans to “keep waiting” because Storm was “not gonna be there,” which lines up with reports that no deal was finalized for her to join the Doomsday cast.
Some insider chatter has also suggested that in at least one version of the story, Storm may be “out of commission” or even dead in that universe, giving Marvel an in‑story reason for her absence while leaving the door open for a different version of the character later.
In short, Storm is missing from Avengers: Doomsday, not because the character has been forgotten, but because this specific multiverse event is focusing on other returning mutants and heroes, with Storm’s future being held back for “other rounds” where she can have a more meaningful role.
Who will be the New Avengers in the MCU?
The new Avengers lineup in Avengers: Doomsday is being built as a massive crossover team that brings together Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the X‑Men on screen for the first time, even without Storm in the mix. The film is positioned as the fifth Avengers movie and the third film of Phase 6, replacing the previously announced Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and serving as a lead‑in to Avengers: Secret Wars.
While not every hero has been officially confirmed, the core idea is clear:
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Returning Avengers from the Infinity Saga and Multiverse Saga.
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Members of the Fantastic Four were introduced in their own film before Doomsday.
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Key X‑Men, reuniting fan‑favourite mutants from earlier movies for a long‑awaited team‑up.
Berry’s comments highlight that even though Storm is not appearing “this round,” there are still many mutants involved, and future projects like Secret Wars could provide space for Storm to come in later, possibly filling gaps left by characters who do not survive Doomsday.
That approach fits the broader MCU strategy: use Doomsday as the big collision point, then reshuffle the deck and let a refreshed Avengers lineup, potentially including Storm down the line, step into the spotlight in the aftermath.
Disclaimer
Information about Storm’s absence from Avengers: Doomsday is based primarily on public comments from Halle Berry and current cast reports. Plans for cameos or future MCU appearances can change as projects evolve. For definitive casting details, rely on official Marvel announcements and studio‑released credits.
