Robert Downey Jr. is getting ready to portray Doctor Doom in next year’s Avengers: Doomsday. Ever since it was announced that the Marvel Cinematic Universe veteran would be coming back to the franchise as a villain, fans have been eager to know more about what the acclaimed actor will bring to the table in his return. The directors behind the upcoming blockbuster may have the answer. During a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, the Russo Brothers talked about Robert Downey Jr.’s approach to Doctor Doom. Here’s what the filmmakers had to say regarding what fans can expect out of the Earth’s mightiest heroes’ next foe:
“He’s writing backstory, costume ideas… He just loves really rich three-dimensional characters and I think he sees a real opportunity here with the character.”
Avengers: Doomsday will be the franchise’s first major crossover event since the release of Avengers: Endgame. The world has become a very different place since Thanos (Josh Brolin) was defeated. The Avengers are no longer established as a team, and threats from different timelines have slowly made their way to the reality first depicted on the screen in Iron Man. Not much is known about the premise of Avengers: Doomsday, but fans can expect plenty of emotional reunions considering how the villain of the movie will look exactly like Tony Stark under that infamous metal mask.
Marvel Studios decided to hire the Russo Brothers to direct Avengers: Doomsday because of their impressive track record within the franchise. Captain America: The Winter Soldier proved to the world that the filmmakers were ready to create unforgettable blockbusters with characters audiences had come to know and love. The momentum was carried on towards Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. It could be argued that the MCU is past its prime, but that won’t stop the Russo Brothers from improving on their already impressive legacy.
The Return of Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. is enjoying a new wave of success after winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor thanks to his performance as Rear Admiral Lewis Strauss. Winning one of the biggest accolades of his career after working with Christopher Nolan placed Downey on a path that led to his return to the MCU. A new heroic team will be introduced in this summer’s The Fantastic Four: The First Steps. It remains to be seen if the team will have any direct connection to Downey’s Doctor Doom, or if the villain will have an unpredictable backstory that will only be revealed when Avengers: Doomsday hits the big screen.
Avengers: Doomsday premieres in theaters on May 1, 2026.
via Collider