Ms. Marvel actress Iman Vellani is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, not on screen but as host of a new companion podcast, Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday Official Podcast, launching ahead of the blockbuster's December release. The move keeps Vellani connected to the MCU even though she has not been confirmed for a role in Doomsday itself, and it forms part of Marvel's broader promotional push to build anticipation for the film.

The five-episode podcast, co-hosted by Vellani and podcaster Frank Alvarez, begins on 27 August and will air on Disney+ and Marvel's YouTube channel before moving to audio-only platforms. Rather than revealing plot details, it will recap key moments from the MCU's history, with the final episode focusing on Avengers: Endgame to coincide with the theatrical re-release of Avengers: Endgame Encore. Vellani and her Marvels co-stars have not been announced for Doomsday, though fans speculate Kamala Khan could appear in a cameo or feature more heavily in the follow-up film, Avengers: Secret Wars. Avengers: Doomsday is due in cinemas on 18 December 2026.