Returning spectacularly to Marvel Studios, Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr. is playing Dr. Doom this time. Officially revealed by Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, the most recent installment to the Avengers series is "Avengers: Doomsday". Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige and Downey Jr. personally announced the fantastic news.

Celebrated for his legendary performance as Iron Man in the MCU, Downey Jr. shocked attendees at Hall H by taking front stage as the new face of the notorious villain Doctor Doom. With Downey Jr.'s change from adored hero to nuanced villain, this casting choice has generated a lot of interest and inquiry. The news was greeted with great applause at the ceremony, and social media has been ablaze with supporters sharing their delight about his return to the MCU.

Filmed by the Russo Brothers, 'Avengers: Doomsday' will be released in May 2026. Marvel Studios said on Instagram: "Just revealed in Hall H: The Russo Brothers return to direct Marvel Studios's Avengers: Doomsday, starring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. solely in theaters May 2026. Marvel Studios also revealed "Avengers: Secret Wars," set to hit May 2027.

Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, iconic supervillain Doctor Doom—also known as Victor Von Doom—is found in Marvel Comics Originally first shown in Fantastic Four #5 in 1962, Doom is renowned for his brilliant intelligence, mastery of technology and magic, and despotic control of Latveria. Marvel's most fascinating character is his great ego and merciless search for dominance.