Official Robert Downey Jr. Return To The MCU As Doctor Doom
28/7/2024,
Robert Downey Jr. is still alive and well in the Marvel
Cinematic Universe. The actor, who is most renowned for his role as Iron Man,
will formally make a comeback to the comic book movies Avengers: Doomsday
and Avengers: Secret Wars as the villain Doctor Doom.
where he will portray Doctor Doom, the adversary.
At Marvel's San Diego Comic-Con panel on July 27, 2024, the President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige made the announcement. He said that
Anthony and Joseph Russo will be directing Avengers: Doomsday, which is slated
for release in May 2026.
From the stage, Downey addressed the audience, saying,
"Same mask, new task." The actor is set to take on a darker role as
Victor von Doom, the renowned villain from the Fantastic Four who will also
feature in Avengers: Secret Wars in May 2027. Robert Downey Jr. plays Doctor
Doom in Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday, which is directed by the Russo
Brothers once again. In theatres only in May 2026. #SDCC," it said in the
caption.
In 10 films across the MCU, including Iron Man 2, Iron Man
3, The Incredible Hulk, The Avengers, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Age
of Ultron, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers:
Endgame, Downey Jr. made his MCU debut in 2008's Iron Man.
The 59-year-old actor last appeared in the 2019 film
Avengers: Endgame, where he gave his life to stop Thanos and rescue the
universe. The actor revealed lately that he would consider going back to work
for Marvel.
Thank goodness. It's too much ingrained in my DNA, he said
in an April 2024 interview with Esquire Magazine. I was selected for the
position. As you can see, I consistently recommend staying away from betting on
Kevin Feige. This is a losing bet. He is the house. "He will always
prevail," he continued.
The film Avengers: Doomsday from The Kang Dynasty was
retitled by the studio following Jonathan Majors' dismissal from the MCU
following his indictment and prosecution for domestic abuse last year.
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