Robert Downey Jr. Returns to the MCU, But…

Today, within the scope of SDCC 2024, Robert Downey Jr. made his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe official.

According to Comicsinstead of interpreting Iron Manwill play the iconic Marvel villain Doctor Doom.

The announcement was made on Saturday night at the panel Marvel Studios Hall H from San Diego Comic-Con by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and directors Joe and Anthony Russo, who are also returning to the Marvel fold.

Joe Russo stated that they needed «To the best actor in the world» to play Doctor Doom, as the rest of the Dooms walked away, a lone figure stepped forward, removed his hood and helmet, and the audience cheered when they saw it was Doctor Doom. Robert Downey Jr.

Rumors and theories immediately began on social media, and it was even said that Robert Downey Jr. would play an evil version of Tony Stark of the multiverse, and it would be similar to how Doctor Doom assumed the mantle of infamous iron man in the comics.

infamous iron man was released as part of All-New, All-Different Marvel in 2016, where Victor von Doom acquires Stark Tech, becoming his own version of Iron Man.

However, instead of donning the scarlet and gold armor, Doom's tech version is silver, with green accents and his iconic green hood.

The fifth Avengers film, whose official name was Avengers: Kang Dynasty changed to Avengers: Judgment Day and will arrive in 2026.

The Russo brothers will not only direct Avengers: Judgment Dayotherwise also Avengers: Secret Wars; It was also confirmed that Fantastic Fourwill be present in both Avengers films.

What do you think of the news about Doctor Doom?