Jeremy Renner says he is not in Avengers: Doomsday and jokes the Avengers will lose
Speaking at Comic Con Liverpool, Jeremy Renner said he is not in Avengers: Doomsday and joked that the Avengers will lose because Marvel "didn't call" him. The film is due in December 2026.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2Jeremy Renner, who plays Clint Barton/Hawkeye, said at Comic Con Liverpool that he is not in Avengers: Doomsday. Screen RantN “Jeremy Renner, who plays Clint Barton, was asked if he is in the film” Read at Screen Rant ↗ The IndependentLC “Speaking at Comic Con Liverpool, Renner ruled out Hawkeye’s return” Read at The Independent ↗ Mixed · 2He joked that the Avengers will probably lose as a result, saying Marvel "didn't call" him and so it would be their fault. The IndependentLC ““They didn’t call me, so it’s their fault they’re gonna lose,” he added, laughing.” Read at The Independent ↗ Screen RantN “so the Avengers will probably lose, just so you know” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 1Screen Rant noted that it remains to be seen whether Renner is truly absent or is one of the undisclosed cast members, and said Marvel's reshoots this year could have been used to add surprise cast. Screen RantN “Time will tell if Renner truly isn't in the upcoming December release”“there were a set of additional reshoots this year” Read at Screen Rant ↗
Centre · 1Screen Rant said it would not be surprising if Doomsday ended with Doctor Doom winning, as Infinity War and Endgame did, setting up Secret Wars, and that absent heroes could still appear in that 2027 film. It said Renner's comments, though likely a joke, would fit that outcome. Screen RantN “it also wouldn't be shocking if Doomsday concludes with Doctor Doom winning, which sets up the events of Secret Wars”“Renner's comments, while likely said jokingly, would make sense” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Mixed · 2Robert Downey Jr. plays Doctor Doom, with Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans returning as Thor and Steve Rogers, according to Screen Rant. The Independent adds that the film brings together heroes from three universes, including original X-Men actors Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen and James Marsden, the Fantastic Four, the Thunderbolts and the Wakandans. Screen RantN “Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans set to return as Thor and Steve Rogers, respectively” Read at Screen Rant ↗ The IndependentLC “bringing together heroes from across three universes to confront Doctor Doom” Read at The Independent ↗ Left · 1The Independent reported that Renner said he was "actually excited" about the Avengers: Endgame re-release and planned to take his daughter. It said the re-release added about four minutes of new footage, including post-credit scenes introducing Doctor Doom. It opened with an estimated $86m worldwide and took Endgame to about $2.925bn, ahead of Avatar as the highest-grossing film ever. The IndependentLC “The re-release opened with an estimated $86m worldwide and added $126m to the film’s lifetime gross”““I’m going to take my daughter to see it, she was a little young when it came out,” Renner said.” Read at The Independent ↗
Left · 1The Independent gave background on Renner's Hawkeye career. In May 2025 he said a second season of the Disney+ show stalled because Disney offered him half his first-season salary, though he said he still loved the character and was open to returning. The IndependentLC “Hawkeye’s second season was stalled over the fact that Disney had offered him half the salary he received for the first season”“he still loved the character and was open to returning to the role” Read at The Independent ↗ Mixed · 2The outlets give different release dates: Screen Rant says December 18, and The Independent says 16 December 2026. Screen RantN “Avengers: Doomsday opens in theaters on December 18.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ The IndependentLC “Avengers: Doomsday is due in cinemas on 16 December 2026.” Read at The Independent ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on. The pill in front of each says where its sources sit: Left, Centre or Right when one side supplies at least half of them, Mixed when they are evenly split. The number is how many outlets it cites.
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- Framing
- Reports Renner's remark as a celebrity news item and adds background on his Marvel career and Hawkeye pay dispute.
- Emphasis
- Renner's career history, the Hawkeye season two pay dispute, and the Endgame re-release box office.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not speculate on the plot or a Doctor Doom victory, and says nothing of Secret Wars or reshoots.
- Charged language
- “confirmed”
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“Jeremy Renner has confirmed he will not appear in the forthcoming Avengers instalment Doomsday” — The Independent
Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Treats Renner's joke as a clue to the plot, speculating that Doom may win and set up Secret Wars.
- Emphasis
- Cast secrecy, reshoots, Secret Wars and Kevin Feige's 'reset' comments.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Leaves out Renner's Hawkeye pay dispute and the Endgame re-release box office.
- Charged language
- “Earth's Mightiest Heroes”
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“it also wouldn't be shocking if Doomsday concludes with Doctor Doom winning” — Screen Rant
Right0 outlets
No right outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
What every side reports
- Renner said at Comic Con Liverpool that he is not in Avengers: Doomsday.
- He joked the Avengers will probably lose because Marvel did not call him.
- Robert Downey Jr. plays Doctor Doom in the film.
- The film is due in December 2026.
Where accounts differ
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Release date of Avengers: Doomsday
- Left
- The Independent: due 16 December 2026.
- Centre
- Screen Rant: opens December 18.
Left1 article
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Marvel star reveals he won’t be appearing in Avengers: Doomsday: ‘They didn’t call me’
Neutral Straight report of Renner's remarks with career and box office context.
Centre1 article
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Avengers: Doomsday's Missing Hero Predicts Marvel Team Will Lose Against Dr. Doom
Mixed Entertainment speculation that reads the joke as a possible hint of the film's ending.
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 13 Oct 03:00 First Screen RantN Avengers: Doomsday's Missing Hero Predicts Marvel Team Will Lose Against Dr. Doom
- 14 Oct 09:37 +30h 37m The IndependentLC Marvel star reveals he won’t be appearing in Avengers: Doomsday: ‘They didn’t call me’
Times are when each article was published, or when we first saw it if the outlet gave no time.
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