Is Marvel Killing Off Taskmaster in Thunderbolts? Avengers: Doomsday Cast List Hints at Major Spoiler!

Marvel Fans, Brace Yourselves – Taskmaster’s Fate Might Already Be Sealed

Marvel Studios just dropped the Avengers: Doomsday cast list in their signature dramatic style—director’s chairs with names, slow reveals, and all that hype. And while fans were busy freaking out over surprise X-Men appearances and missing A-listers (Spidey? Cap? Wanda?), one very suspicious absence has sent the rumor mill into overdrive.  

Olga Kurylenko’s Taskmaster is nowhere to be seen. 

And that? That might just confirm one of the biggest Thunderbolts' fan theories out there—Taskmaster isn’t making it out alive. 

Why the Doomsday Cast List Feels Like a Spoiler  

Let’s break it down.  

Marvel revealed the Avengers: Doomsday lineup, and while most of the Thunderbolts' team is returning (Bucky, Yelena, Ghost, Red Guardian, US Agent, and even the mysterious "Bob"), Taskmaster is missing in action.  

Now, sure, Marvel could be holding back her name for a later announcement—they love their misdirection. But here’s why fans aren’t buying it:  

1. She’s Barely in the Thunderbolts' Trailers

   - Compared to the rest of the team, Taskmaster has had very little screen time in the promos. The Super Bowl teaser? She’s absent in multiple group shots.  

   - Either Marvel is hiding her role (unlikely, since they’ve shown everyone else), or… she’s not around for long.  

2. Every Other Thunderbolt is Returning

   - Bucky? Check. Yelena? Check. Even Valentina Allegra de Fontaine is likely showing up. But Taskmaster? Radio silence.  

   - If she were alive, why leave her out while even minor characters get confirmed?  

3. Her Comic Book History is… Expendable

   - In the comics, Taskmaster isn’t exactly an untouchable character. She (or he, depending on the version) has been killed off before.  

   - Marvel might be using her as the "shocking death" to raise the stakes in Thunderbolts'—especially since the team is full of reformed villains.  

But Wait—Could Marvel Be Tricking Us?

Of course, this is Marvel we’re talking about. They love messing with fans. Some possible twists:  

She’s Undercover or Memory-Wiped

  - Maybe Taskmaster isn’t dead—just brainwashed (again) or working a secret mission.  

  - If Thunderbolts involves the Red Room or other spy games, she could be MIA for a reason.  

She’ll Be Revealed Later

  - Marvel did say more names are coming. Maybe they’re saving her for a big surprise.  

But let’s be real—the simplest answer is usually the right one. And right now, all signs point to Taskmaster getting the axe.  

Final Verdict: Is Marvel Really Spoiling Their Own Movie?

It’s weird, right? Why reveal a major death before the movie even drops?  

Well, Marvel’s done it before. Remember how Spider-Man: No Way Home's marketing hid certain characters, but other leaks (and even merchandise) spoiled them? Or how *Avengers: Infinity War*’s trailers deliberately misled fans?  

Either:

- Marvel wants us to think Taskmaster dies… only to surprise us later.  

- Or they just don’t care about spoilers anymore (thanks, leaks).  

What Do You Think? 

Is Taskmaster really "brown bread" (as the Brits say), or is Marvel playing 4D chess with us? Drop your theories below—and let’s see if Thunderbolts proves us right or wrong.  

One thing’s for sure: If Taskmaster does bite the dust, Olga Kurylenko’s character might go down as one of Marvel’s most underutilized villains-turned-heroes.  

What’s Next?

- Thunderbolts hits theaters May 2, 2025.  

- Avengers: Doomsday* follows in 2026.  

- Keep an eye out for more cast reveals—because you know Marvel’s not done yet.