Surprise Fans, Robert Downey Jr Returns to Avengers as Doctor Doom

Kapanlagi.com - A surprising yet happy news. Robert Downey Jr. returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with a new role as Doctor Doom in the latest Avengers film titled AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY.

This announcement was made by Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, at the San Diego Comic-Con 2024. The film is scheduled for release in May 2026 and will be directed by the Russo Brothers, who previously worked on other Avengers films.

1. Causing Audience to Go Wild

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In a surprising moment, Downey appeared on stage wearing the iconic Doctor Doom costume, complete with a mask and green cloak.

He stated, "New mask, same mission," which was met with enthusiastic cheers from the audience.

2. Doctor Doom Character

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This role marks a significant shift for Downey, who was previously widely known as Iron Man, a character he portrayed since the beginning of the MCU in 2008.

Doctor Doom, or Victor Von Doom, is one of the most notorious villains in Marvel comics, known for his incredible intellect and limitless ambition for power. The definition from hero to villain, the MCU has truly shocked Avengers fans.

3. Fantastic Four's Nemesis

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This character is the arch-nemesis of the Fantastic Four, but also frequently interacts with other Marvel heroes, including the Avengers.

This announcement comes after Marvel underwent significant changes in their film plans, including the resignation of Jonathan Majors from his role as Kang, which was previously slated to be the main focus of the next Avengers film.

4. Increasing the Film's Appeal

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With Downey's return, Marvel hopes to bring an exciting new dynamic to upcoming stories, including AVENGERS: SECRET WARS set to be released in 2027.

Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Doctor Doom also adds to the film's appeal. Downey was previously known as Iron Man, and his transition to Doctor Doom offers an exciting new dynamic in the MCU.

5. The Challenge of Downey Jr.'s Different Characters

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This also creates potential for broader character exploration, including the possibility of a variant of Tony Stark becoming Doctor Doom in the multiverse.

Downey must be able to present the dark and complex side of Doctor Doom, who is known as a villain with grand ambitions and extraordinary intelligence. This demands Downey to explore new dimensions in his acting, which may differ from what he has done before.

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