The cast of Avengers: Doomsday keeps growing. Young actor Pacino Khan has reportedly joined the upcoming Marvel Studios blockbuster, adding another name to what is already shaping up to be one of the largest ensemble films in MCU history.
Cosmic Marvel reported the casting on June 8, 2026, based on a new IMDb listing for the film. Worth noting: because IMDb listings can be edited before official confirmation, Marvel Studios has not formally announced the addition, so consider this one reported rather than confirmed. No character details have been revealed, which has left fans speculating about the role.
Is He Playing Franklin Richards?
The leading fan theory is a big one. As SuperHeroHype notes, Doomsday picks up after The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which ended with Doctor Doom taking a very personal interest in Franklin Richards, the immensely powerful son of Reed Richards and Sue Storm. Previous reports indicated Marvel was searching for an actor between 10 and 13 to play an aged-up Franklin, and promotional material from the Russo Brothers’ AGBO has shown a Franklin costume sized for an older child. A young actor quietly added to the cast list fits that profile almost perfectly, though Marvel has said nothing officially.
An Already Massive Ensemble
Avengers: Doomsday is directed by the Russo Brothers, marking their return to the MCU following Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. The film features Robert Downey Jr. in his return to the MCU as Doctor Doom, a casting announcement that sent shockwaves through the fan community when it was first revealed. Paul Rudd recently told Variety that being on set with all the actors in their superhero suits made him feel like a kid, describing the experience as genuinely surreal.
Additional previously announced cast members include returning Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and legacy X-Men stars Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and James Marsden from across the MCU’s recent phase of projects.
When Does Avengers: Doomsday Release?
Avengers: Doomsday opens in theaters December 18, 2026, with Avengers: Secret Wars following on December 17, 2027, to conclude the Multiverse Saga. For more on the film’s growing roster, check out our coverage of Cyclops delivering the iconic “To me, my X-Men” line in Doomsday.
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