Pedro Pascal's portrayal of Reed Richards, also known as Mister Fantastic, will serve as the leader of the Avengers in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe films 'Avengers: Doomsday' and 'Avengers: Secret Wars.' This leadership role marks a shift from previous Avengers leadership, with Captain America reportedly not leading the team in these installments. The announcement was confirmed by Variety and further supported by Matt Shakman, director of 'The Fantastic Four: The First Steps,' who highlighted Reed Richards' evolution from a scientist to the Avengers' leader. The development reflects a new direction for the MCU's Avengers lineup as they prepare to face the threat posed by Doctor Doom.