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.

Marvel has confirmed the first actors signed on to appear in Avengers: Doomsday, promising to bring some brilliant partnerships back together.

In case you somehow missed it, Marvel launched a surprise announcement on its social media channels to confirm the Avengers: Doomsday cast. It all initially started out as a simple live stream titled just "Announcement" alongside a chair with "Chris Hemsworth" written on