Robert Downey Jr. Shocks Comic-Con: Returns to Marvel as Doctor Doom!
Marvel Studios’ Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con delivered a massive surprise for fans: Robert Downey Jr., the beloved Iron Man, will be returning to the MCU as the iconic villain, Doctor Doom!
The reveal came at the end of the panel when Downey, flanked by others dressed as Doctor Doom, dramatically unmasked himself on stage. “New mask, same task,” quipped the Oscar-winning actor, known for his complex portrayal of Tony Stark.
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This unexpected twist has sent shockwaves through the Marvel fandom and set the stage for an exciting new chapter in the MCU. Downey’s portrayal of Doctor Doom is sure to be a captivating and nuanced take on this iconic villain.
The news also included announcements about Marvel Studios’ next two Avengers films, promising a thrilling future for the MCU.
Just when the audience thought the showcase was over, Feige announced he had another update: Anthony and Joe Russo, the team behind four of the most successful MCU movies and the studio’s highest-grossing directors with over $6 billion in global earnings, will return to helm Avengers: Doomsday in May 2026 and Avengers: Secret Wars in May 2027.
But who could possibly play Doctor Doom?
“If we’re gonna bring Victor Von Doom to movie theaters worldwide, then I think we’re going to need the greatest actor in the world to play that character,” Joe said. “As proof of the unimaginable possibilities in the Marvel multiverse, we give you the one person who could play Victor Von Doom.”
Robed figures dressed in Doctor Doom masks took the stage and then parted so that Downey could reveal himself. Hall H erupted in thunderous applause, chanting “RDJ!”
The Russos’ company, AGBO, is set to produce both films alongside Marvel Studios. Stephen McFeely, known for his work on the Captain America trilogy and Avengers: Endgame, will handle the script.
“Being able to create stories and explore characters within the Marvel Universe fulfilled a life-long dream of ours, and we discovered a powerful connection with audiences in each film that we made,” the Russo brothers said. “We’re thrilled to collaborate once again with Kevin, Lou and the entire Marvel team to bring this epic adventure in storytelling to new and surprising places for both the fans and ourselves.”
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