SUMMARY
  • Robert Downey Jr. returns as Doctor Doom in Marvel movies and has released a powerful statement.
  • Russo brothers will direct the upcoming 'Avengers' films — 'Avengers: Doomsday' and 'Avengers: Secret Wars.'
  • 'Avengers: Doomsday' will replace 'The Kang Dynasty' due to legal issues faced by Jonathan Majors.

In a big surprising move, Robert Downey Jr. revealed at Comic-Con on Saturday that he’s coming back to the Marvel movies. But the beloved Iron Man actor is not donning the superhero suit again. Instead, he’s taking on a role of Doctor Doom—one of the notorious villains of Marvel.

Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Iron Man (Credits: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Iron Man (Credits: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

The news was a total shock, especially since Downey Jr. had such an emotional goodbye in Avengers: Endgame, where Iron Man made a big sacrifice. Now, his return as a villain opens up exciting new stories for Marvel.

Robert Downey Jr. Returns as Doctor Doom in the MCU

Doctor Doom (Credits: Marvel)
Doctor Doom (Credits: Marvel)

Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has shared exciting news about the future of the MCU. Fans have missed their favorite characters and found recent stories too complicated. To make things better, Marvel is bringing in big names like Harrison Ford as President Ross and Pedro Pascal in Fantastic Four. This is all part of a plan to make the MCU amazing again.

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But it’s the return of Robert Downey Jr. that’s stealing the spotlight. His legendary role as Tony Stark/Iron Man was key to making the MCU a huge success. Now, he’s back and ready to challenge the very heroes he once led. At the Comic-Con event, the Hollywood star with a grin as he revealed his new identity: 

New mask, same task, I like playing complicated characters.

It is a fresh layer of complexity to the MCU, as fans now face the shocking idea of their beloved hero becoming a villain. The 59-year-old recently achieved a major career milestone by winning his first Oscar for his role in Oppenheimer. He also received an Emmy nomination for his performance in HBO’s The Sympathizer.

Marvel Replaces Avengers: The Kang Dynasty with Avengers: Doomsday

Robert Downey Jr. will be in the upcoming movies Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. The good news is that the Russo brothers will be directing both films. The pair, famous for Avengers: Endgame and Captain America: Civil War, are excited to take on the huge Secret Wars story.

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Stephen McFeely, who teamed up with Christopher Markus to write the Russos’ Marvel movies, will write the new Avengers films. Moreover, Marvel Studios announced that Avengers: Doomsday will replace the previously planned Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.

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This switch happened because actor Jonathan Majors, who was set to star in the original film, is dealing with legal issues. With Robert Downey Jr. returning as Doctor Doom and the Russo brothers directing, excitement for the future of the MCU is higher than ever.

Avengers: Doomsday is set to hit theaters in May 2026, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars in May 2027.

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