Robert Downey Jr. returns to Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. is back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but this time he's switching from hero to villain. At San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday(Jul27)Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced that Downey, 59, will play the infamous villain Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers movies Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
Feige also revealed that directors Anthony and Joe Russo will return to direct Doomsday. The Russo brothers shared that only "the greatest actor in the world" could portray Doctor Doom and hence they have chosen Downey for the role.
Downey's entrance on stage, flanked by actors in masks and robes, electrified the crowd. "New mask, same task," he said. "What did I tell ya? I like playing complicated characters."
While sharing the news on Instagram, the makers wrote, "'New mask, same task.' Robert Downey Jr. surprises Hall H to announce his return to the MCU as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, in theatres May 2026. #SDCC." Check it out below!
Reacting to the announcement, a fan wrote, "Bro literally came back to revive Marvel." Another commented, "The real Marvel Jesus is Here!!!!!" A third said, "Tears of joy flowing. Love you RDJ."
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Till last year, the upcoming films of MCU, as part of the Multiverse Saga, were set to revolve around Jonathan Majors' Kang the Conqueror. However, after Majors' conviction for assault and harassment in December 2023, Marvel Studios decided to drop him and rename the upcoming Avengers film.