Will Daredevil Suit Up for ‘Avengers: Doomsday?’ Here Is What Charlie Cox Has Actually Said
Marvel fans have spent the better part of a year debating whether ‘Daredevil’ will make his big screen debut alongside Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, and the man behind the mask has now weighed in more than once. Charlie Cox, who has spent nearly a decade building Matt Murdock into one of the most beloved corners of the MCU, has addressed whether ‘Daredevil’ will suit up for ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’ The short answer has not been especially encouraging for viewers hoping to see Murdock stand shoulder to shoulder with the rest of the ensemble.
Still, the full picture is a little more layered than a single quote suggests, and the story has shifted depending on when Cox has been asked. Between cast reveals, late night interviews, and fan encounters, the actor has offered several answers that range from a flat denial to a more open ended shrug, leaving plenty of room for speculation heading into release.
Charlie Cox Addresses His Avengers Doomsday Status
Charlie Cox has denied his involvement in ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ stating he is not aware of any role in the film. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, he was asked point blank about his involvement in the crossover and responded, “I don’t think so. No, as far as I know, I’m not in the Avengers.”
That comment lines up with an earlier moment reported months prior, when Cox confirmed during a fan signing event that ‘Daredevil’ will not be appearing in the upcoming ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ movie. A fan asked Cox directly whether his Daredevil would appear in the film, and the actor quickly replied with a simple “No.”
Cox also addressed the topic while speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, where he was asked about fun cameos and gave a brief, direct response before the conversation turned to ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ specifically. His statement during that interview, combined with his absence from the official cast reveal, further solidified reports of Daredevil’s exclusion from the film.
Despite the repeated denials, some fans are not ready to rule it out entirely. Fan reactions to Cox’s comments remain divided, with some believing he is simply keeping secrets in a manner similar to Andrew Garfield’s denials before ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ while others are taking his words at face value.
The Avengers Doomsday Cast Reveal Left Fans Wondering
Marvel Studios revealed the full cast of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ in an Instagram video, showing director’s chairs with each actor’s name written on the back. The lineup includes Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Anthony Mackie as Captain America, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, and Tom Hiddleston as Loki, alongside Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach from the ‘Fantastic Four’ cast.
The reveal also included the Thunderbolts lineup of Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Hannah John-Kamen, Lewis Pullman, Simu Liu, and Tenoch Huerta Mejia, plus a surprise return of the original ‘X-Men’ cast including Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Kelsey Grammer, Alan Cumming, James Marsden, Channing Tatum, and Rebecca Romijn. Robert Downey Jr. was confirmed as the film’s central villain, Doctor Doom.
Marvel turned the announcement into a full spectacle, running a livestream for nearly five hours and revealing new names on director’s chairs every ten to fifteen minutes. Matt Murdock’s chair was notably absent from that lineup, a detail that has fueled speculation ever since.
Cox himself was asked about the omission by Collider and responded with a laugh, saying it is not there, and that the way information reaches him is the same way it reaches everyone else, since someone had sent him the link and he looked for his name and it simply was not on it. He added, still laughing, that maybe one day it would happen.
Why Matt Murdock May Still Be Missing From Doomsday
One of the most obvious explanations for Cox’s absence is timing, since he has been busy filming the second season of ‘Daredevil: Born Again,’ which began production and has kept him occupied for months. That overlap makes a substantial role in a separate blockbuster logistically difficult, even if Marvel wanted to include him.
Would you want to see Daredevil in 'Doomsday?'
Cox has doubled down on the uncertainty in multiple interviews, noting at one point that filming had not started yet at the time he was asked and that he was sitting by the phone waiting. That detail matters because principal photography on ‘Doomsday’ had already begun with reshoots reportedly underway, meaning any last minute addition to the cast would need to happen quickly.
Notably, filming for ‘Doomsday’ started last year and reshoots have been happening this year, according to reports. What Cox could be waiting for instead is a call up to ‘Avengers: Secret Wars,’ which is expected to begin filming later this year.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has already confirmed that additional cast announcements for ‘Doomsday’ are still coming, and Marvel has a well documented history of using misdirection in its marketing, including Cox’s own repeated denials before his surprise cameo in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’. That track record is part of why some fans continue to hold out hope despite the actor’s consistent denials.
Fan Speculation Around a Possible Daredevil Cameo
Some fans have floated the idea that Murdock could still appear in a smaller capacity, comparing a potential cameo to the way Black Widow and Hawkeye were used in earlier ‘Avengers’ films before their characters took center stage. Others have suggested his eventual appearance might resemble his brief animated cameo in ‘X-Men 97’ rather than a full blown role.
Adding another layer to the speculation, the announced cast for ‘Doomsday’ includes characters from the original 20th Century Fox ‘X-Men’ films, which has led some fans to wonder whether Ben Affleck’s 2003 version of ‘Daredevil’ could factor into the story alongside Cox’s take on the character. Several other major names, including Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, were also absent from the initial cast announcement, which some viewed as evidence that the reveal was never meant to be complete.
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ remains in production, with expectations that the series will continue as a yearly streaming title on Disney Plus, giving Cox a clear home for the character even without an Avengers appearance. Whether that steady television presence ultimately feeds into a bigger crossover role remains an open question that only Marvel’s release plans will answer.
Given how many times Cox has been asked this exact question and how many different answers fans have parsed for hidden meaning, it feels only fair to ask where you land on it, so let the comments know whether you think Matt Murdock is quietly waiting in the wings for ‘Doomsday’ or holding out for his moment in ‘Secret Wars.’
