Halle Berry Won't Return as Storm in Avengers

Halle Berry has confirmed she will not reprise her role as Storm in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film, despite the return of several other X-Men cast members. Berry, who portrayed Storm in four films from 2000 to 2014, stated at CinemaCon that her name will not be on the cast list, telling fans to 'keep waiting' as her character will not be included. This announcement comes amidst speculation and hopes from fans that Berry might still join the cast, as Marvel has hinted at additional casting announcements. Notable returning X-Men actors include Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Ian McKellen as Magneto, and Kelsey Grammer as Beast. The film is set to release on May 1, 2026, and will feature a mix of X-Men and Avengers characters. Berry's candid response has led to debates about whether she might be intentionally misleading fans, as similar denials have occurred in Marvel's past casting reveals.