Marvel Studios has reportedly decided not to include Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles in the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday, signaling a significant shift in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s creative direction. Both actors, who brought new characters to the Marvel world in previous projects, appear to have been left out of the next major crossover event set for release in late 2026.
Harry Styles played Starfox in the post-credits scene of 2021’s Eternals, but the character will not return for Avengers: Doomsday or other forthcoming MCU projects, according to reports and statements from Marvel executives. Similarly, Zoë Kravitz, who portrayed the mutant Angel Salvadore in 2011’s X-Men: First Class, will not reprise her role despite the movie’s inclusion of several Fox-era X-Men characters.
Background on Styles and Kravitz’s Roles Within the MCU
Harry Styles’s appearance as Starfox in Eternals was meant to introduce a character with potential significance in the MCU. However, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has indicated there are no immediate plans for sequels to Eternals or for Starfox to appear in upcoming films, suggesting a delay possibly spanning more than a decade before any payoff occurs.
At the same time, Zoë Kravitz’s Angel Salvadore role originates from the Fox X-Men franchise, which Marvel has gradually been incorporating into the MCU. Avengers: Doomsday was expected to bring back several actors from this era, including James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn, and Alan Cumming. Despite this, Kravitz was notably absent from the announced cast list, highlighting a creative decision to exclude her character from the multiverse-spanning storyline.
This deliberate omission reflects Marvel’s evolving narrative strategy, one that appears to prioritize certain characters and story arcs over others, leaving fans of Kravitz and Styles uncertain about their future within the MCU framework.
Emerging Personal Rumors Surrounding the Former Marvel Co-Stars
Alongside their cinematic developments, Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles have recently ignited public interest with reports of a personal connection. The two were spotted walking closely together in Rome, sparking widespread speculation about a potential romantic relationship between them.
Kravitz, aged 36, recently ended a long-term engagement with actor Channing Tatum, with their split made public in October 2024. Before that, she was married to actor Karl Glusman from 2019 until 2021. Meanwhile, Styles, who is 31, had been seen with music producer Ella Kenny earlier in 2025, but recent observations suggest he may be single and possibly involved with Kravitz.
Neither has confirmed these dating rumors, but their public appearances together have drawn significant media attention, intertwining their off-screen lives with their Marvel legacies in the minds of fans.
The Future of Styles and Kravitz in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
As Avengers: Doomsday approaches its December 18, 2026, release date in the United States, the absence of Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz from the film stands out, especially given the MCU’s recent focus on multiverse storylines and character crossovers. Their exclusion raises questions about the long-term plans Marvel has for their characters and whether they will eventually return in other projects.
With Kevin Feige hinting at a lengthy wait for further developments related to Eternals and its characters, and Marvel’s selective integration of former Fox X-Men stars, Styles and Kravitz’s Marvel futures remain uncertain. Fans continue to debate whether the studio will revisit their characters or take the MCU in a different direction altogether.
