Robert Downey Jr. Teases Doctor Doom Return in Avengers: Doomsday

Robert Downey Jr. is set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Doctor Doom in the upcoming film 'Avengers: Doomsday,' which begins production in March 2024. To celebrate Valentine's Day, he shared a playful post on Instagram featuring a box of chocolates styled like Doctor Doom's mask, which sparked excitement among fans. The film will mark RDJ's first appearance in the MCU since his character Tony Stark's death in 'Avengers: Endgame' in 2019. Directed by the Russo Brothers, 'Doomsday' will also feature a wide array of characters, including Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Anthony Mackie's Captain America. Downey's casting announcement at last summer's Comic-Con surprised many, including fellow Marvel actors, prompting a wave of anticipation within the fandom. As the MCU gears up for this new chapter, fans eagerly await how Downey will portray the iconic villain in this multiverse saga.