Hawkeye Star Denies Avengers 7 Role, Fans Skeptical

Jeremy Renner, who portrays Hawkeye, has definitively stated his absence from the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday. During a recent Q&A session, Renner confirmed, "Not in that one," and jokingly remarked that the Avengers would likely face defeat without his sharpshooting skills. This comment drew a fan's interjection, "again," a nod to the team's loss in Avengers: Infinity War, a film Renner also missed. However, he played a significant part in Avengers: Endgame, which saw the heroes triumph over Thanos.

Despite Renner's insistence on his non-involvement in Doomsday, a considerable portion of Marvel fans remain unconvinced, with many expressing their disbelief on social media. There are persistent rumors about Renner's potential appearance in Avengers: Secret Wars, a project for which he has offered less definitive statements. Co-director Anthony Russo has indicated that further casting surprises are expected for Doomsday, despite its already extensive roster.

Confirmed cast members for Avengers: Doomsday include Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, and Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, alongside the new Fantastic Four, the Thunderbolts, and elements from the original X-Men. The film is scheduled to premiere on December 18, 2026, with an earlier release on December 16, 2026, in the UK.