{
  "id": 1186545,
  "title": "Robert Downey, Jr, Jeremy Renner, Chris Hemsworth and Iman Vellani to Star in New Avengers Attraction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/robert-downey-jr-jeremy-renner-chris-hemsworth-and-iman-vellani-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T03:22:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/avengers-infinity-defense-robert-downey-jr-iman-vellani/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Marvel Studios has unveiled the star-studded lineup for their upcoming Avengers attraction, Avengers: Infinity Defense, set to open at Disney California Adventure in 2028. At the D23 Expo, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige revealed that the attraction will feature a host of familiar faces from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Robert Downey Jr., Jeremy Renner, Chris Hemsworth and Iman Vellani are all set to return to their roles, with Downey Jr. reprising his portrayal of Tony Stark and Vellani returning as Ms. Marvel, a character she has previously played in Disney+ and theatrical films. Jeremy Renner will be back as Hawkeye, while Chris Hemsworth returns as Thor. The attraction will also see Anthony Mackie joining as Captain America. Alongside these stars, Brie Larson will reprise her role as Captain Marvel in the new attraction, Stark Flight Lab. The storyline for Avengers: Infinity Defense involves a Thanos from another multiverse, known as King Thanos, who threatens to cause chaos. As recruits, they will train at Avengers Campus, with the main villain posing a significant threat after the devastation caused by Thanos in the main MCU.",
  "summary": "Avengers: Infinity Defense is coming to Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure in 2028 The post Robert Downey, Jr, Jeremy Renner, Chris Hemsworth and Iman Vellani to Star in New Avengers Attraction appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Robert Downey Jr., Jeremy Renner, Chris Hemsworth, Iman Vellani return to MCU roles",
    "King Thanos from another multiverse threatens chaos in Avengers: Infinity Defense",
    "Avengers Campus serves as training ground for recruits"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The inclusion of high-profile actors reprising their iconic roles in the new attraction signals Marvel Studios' effort to leverage established franchises and characters to draw audiences to the Disney California Adventure theme park.",
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}