Guess who’s back in the Avengers universe? Robert Downey Jr.! But he’s not reprising his iconic role as Iron Man.
- Fans were in for a shock when Robert Downey Jr. took centre stage at San Diego Comic-Con in a new costume.
- Downey Jr. will be portraying the infamous supervillain Doctor Doom in two upcoming Avengers films.
- The films, ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’, will be directed by the Russo Brothers and released in 2026 and 2027.
- Marvel Studios broke the news on social media, generating massive excitement among fans.
In an unexpected twist, Robert Downey Jr. will return to the Avengers universe, but he won’t be suiting up as Iron Man.
The announcement was made by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige at San Diego Comic-Con, where Downey Jr. appeared on stage in a Doctor Doom costume, accompanied by Doombots. Fans were stunned and gave him a standing ovation.
“New mask, same task,” the actor said, adding a touch of humour to his dramatic entrance.
Downey Jr., 59, will portray the iconic supervillain Victor von Doom in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’, set to be released in May 2026 and 2027. The films will be directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, known for their work on ‘Avengers: Endgame’.
Marvel Studios also shared the announcement on Twitter, along with a teaser poster for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. The post quickly went viral, with fans expressing their excitement.
Doctor Doom, one of Marvel’s most notorious supervillains, has a tragic backstory and genius-level intellect. He is closely tied to the Fantastic Four and shares some similarities with Tony Stark.
The fifth Avengers film, initially titled ‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’, was renamed and reworked after Jonathan Majors, slated to play Kang, was dropped by Marvel due to a domestic abuse case.
Despite rumours, Downey Jr. will not return as Tony Stark. Marvel Studios has confirmed that Iron Man’s emotional ending in ‘Endgame’ will remain untouched.
Robert Downey Jr.’s recent career highlights include winning an Oscar for his role in ‘Oppenheimer’ and earning an Emmy nomination for ‘The Sympathizer’.
The return of Robert Downey Jr. to the Avengers universe marks an exciting chapter for both the actor and fans.
Fans can’t wait to see Robert Downey Jr.’s new villainous role in the upcoming Avengers movies.
