The excitement around Avengers: Doomsday continues to build as fans speculate on a potential surprise appearance by none other than Halle Berry. Known for her iconic portrayal of Ororo Munroe, aka Storm, in the original X-Men films, Berry’s absence from the officially announced cast lineup sparked disappointment. But fans haven’t given up hope just yet.
While the confirmed cast for the highly anticipated Marvel crossover includes familiar X-Men legends like Patrick Stewart Ian McKellen James Marsden Rebecca Romijn Alan Cumming and Kelsey Grammer, fans were quick to point out the missing piece—Storm. Halle Berry’s portrayal of the powerful mutant remains one of the most beloved in the Marvel universe, with appearances spanning across X-Men (2000) to Days of Future Past (2014).
During CinemaCon, Berry was asked directly by Black Girl Nerds if she would be returning. With a sly smile and calm delivery, she said, “Keep waiting. It’s not going to be there… It’s not going to be there.” But fans aren’t buying it. Her playful tone and body language during another interview with Entertainment Tonight—where she laughed and responded, “They should keep hoping for that”—only fueled speculation.
Social media has exploded with fan theories, memes, and hopeful predictions. Comments like “Yeah she’s in it 😂” and “No one can play Storm like her” are trending across platforms. Many believe that her denial is part of Marvel’s classic misdirection strategy, hinting at a secret cameo that could shake up the film’s storyline.
Whether Halle Berry is bluffing or genuinely sitting out Avengers: Doomsday remains to be seen. But if the past has taught Marvel fans anything, it’s that nothing is ever truly off the table—especially when it comes to multiverse madness and legacy characters.
So, is a Storm brewing? Only time will tell. Until then, fans are staying tuned, hopeful, and ready for a surprise entrance that could electrify the Marvel Cinematic Universe.