Robert Downey Jr. to return to Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom, Debut With New Photos: 'New Mask, Same Task'
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FORCEMAXX - Robert Downey Jr is returning to the Marvel superhero world after five years - but not to the Iron Man role that launched the blockbuster franchise.
The actor will make his comeback as Dr Victor Von Doom, a prominent villain in the comic books that spawned the popular film series. Downey Jr will appear in Avengers: Doomsday, which is due to be released in May 2026, and a further instalment titled Secret Wars a year later.
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Who Is Doctor Doom?
Doctor Doom is the longtime adversary of the Fantastic Four, and is a complex, intimidating villain who boasts mastery over both magic and science. Doom hides his face behind a mask after his good looks were slightly scarred, and in some comic variations, deliberately scars himself.
Doom is considered to be one of the most iconic villains in Marvel history, and comic book fans have been waiting for the character to be introduced to the big screen.
MCU fans have also been waiting for the return of Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, but the announcement of Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom took the fandom by surprise.
