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.

Here is everything we know about Marvel's Avengers Doomsday, including its cast, release date and other details.

Marvel has finally assembling its new Avengers. The studio enlisted the help of Robert Downey Jr. (and over a dozen empty chairs) to confirm the Avengers: Doomsday cast — and announce that the movie (coming May 1,