Marvel Reveals Robert Downey Jr. Doctor Doom First Look at China Expo

Marvel Studios has revealed Robert Downey Jr. as the new Doctor Doom for Avengers: Doomsday, set to release in December 2026 as part of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga. The film, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, will replace the previously planned Avengers: The Kang Dynasty due to controversies surrounding Jonathan Majors. Promotional artwork and a Disney light show in Shanghai have showcased Doom's costume, featuring a gleaming silver mask, heavy armor, and a green cloak, with a design faithful to the comics but also hinting at a darker, mystical side. Notably, a scene at the Disney event hinted at Doom defeating Thanos, echoing a famous moment from the Secret Wars comics, though Thanos' return in the film remains unconfirmed. The cast includes prominent MCU and X-Men actors, promising a large-scale crossover event that ties together various Marvel universes. While fans are excited by the costume's comic accuracy, some skepticism remains regarding how much screen time Doom will spend masked and how Downey Jr.'s casting impacts the character's heritage and portrayal.