Kelsey Grammer Returns as Beast in Avengers: Doomsday

Nicholas Hoult confirmed he was not approached by Marvel to reprise his role as Beast in Avengers: Doomsday, with Kelsey Grammer set to return as the character. Hoult expressed admiration for Grammer and excitement about the return of legacy X-Men actors such as Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and James Marsden. Grammer, who first played Beast in 2006 and appeared in The Marvels' post-credit scene, continues Marvel's trend of integrating Fox-era X-Men characters into the MCU. This approach also includes mutant appearances in Deadpool & Wolverine. Avengers: Doomsday is currently filming in the UK and is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026. The move reflects Marvel's ongoing strategy to merge past and present superhero franchises in future projects.