These omissions raise questions about Marvels long-term plans and if certain heroes will return at all.
Whilethe MCUsAvengers: Doomsdaypromises an epic showdown, the absence of these beloved characters is disappointing.
Marvel Studios recently revealed the fullAvengers: Doomsdayline-up in an extensive live-streamon their official social media channels.
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However, despite these major inclusions, some expected characters were nowhere to be seen.
Hisdeep history with the team and his experiences inAvengers: EndgameandHawkeyemake his absencefrom Avengers: Doomsdayincredibly frustrating.
Clint retired before, but he always returns when the world needs him.
If Kate is stepping up as the next Hawkeye, it wouldmake sense for one of them to appear.
Given thatAvengers: Doomsdayisexpected to deal with multiverse chaos, its baffling that Strange isnt involved.
Her absence fromAvengers: Doomsdayis particularly glaring given how central she was in defeating Thanos.
That said, as such an over-powered character, omitting her does certainly raise the stakes further.
IfDoomsdayis about Marvels biggest heroes uniting, its baffling why Logan isnt on the roster.
She had already proven to be a formidable force, with abilities that rival Carol Danvers.
Not including herfeels like a major missed opportunity, especially as the X-Men are involved.
Instead, audiences are left waiting for the fourthSpider-Manmovie coming afterDoomsday.
Instead, hes once again left out of the action, continuing this frustrating trend.
Rhodey has been in the MCU sinceIron Man, yet hes rarely been given the spotlight.