Jeremy Renner Confirms Absence From Avengers: Doomsday, Secret Wars

Jeremy Renner, who plays Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has confirmed in interviews that he will not be reprising his role in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars films, citing his busy schedule. Despite Renner's denial, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has indicated that more casting announcements for Avengers: Doomsday are forthcoming, leaving some uncertainty about Renner's final involvement. Renner expressed openness to Marvel introducing a Hawkeye variant from the multiverse in his stead if they choose to do so. Although Renner visited the Avengers: Doomsday set and maintains close ties with the MCU cast, he has turned down a second season of the Hawkeye series due to contract disagreements, although he remains open to future projects. The secrecy and lack of full cast disclosure for Avengers: Doomsday have led to speculation among fans and even MCU actors, with some stars unaware of the full cast themselves. Overall, while Renner's participation in the Phase 6 Avengers films appears unlikely, Marvel's ongoing announcements and multiverse elements keep his potential involvement ambiguous.