Robert Downey Jr. is making a major return to the Marvel universe, but this time he’s stepping into darker territory as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. This casting twist has fans buzzing, especially since it recontextualizes a key moment from Avengers: Infinity War.
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Remember that intense exchange between Thanos and Tony Stark? It might have been foreshadowing all along. The theory floating around? Well, if it’s true, Doctor Doom could be one of the MCU’s most intense villains yet.
Robert Downey Jr. Switches Sides as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday
Robert Downey Jr.’s back in action, but this time, he’s playing for the other team. In a wild casting move, Downey’s taking on the role of Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. And here’s the kicker—his role shines a whole new light on a key moment from Avengers: Infinity War.
Remember when Thanos told Tony Stark, “You’re not the only one cursed with knowledge”? Turns out, that line is way more loaded now that Downey’s stepping into the villain spotlight. In Avengers: Age of Ultron, Iron Man almost destroyed the world with that knowledge.
3. “I do, you’re not the only one cursed with knowledge” – Thanos (Infinity War) pic.twitter.com/m5liE9Z2kE
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Marvel’s always been good at connecting the dots, but this casting takes things to a whole new level. Rumor has it that Doctor Doom might actually be a Tony Stark variant, which would be insane (via Screenrant). Picture Tony Stark, but instead of trying to save the world, he’s out here trying to rule it. That’s the kind of depth and twist Marvel’s aiming for—Doom with all of Stark’s genius, but using it for darker, more twisted purposes.
Thanos’ line about being cursed with knowledge now feels like it was teasing the future. It foreshadowed a world where Stark’s genius could take a much more destructive path. With Downey Jr. at the helm, Doctor Doom promises to be a villain like no other—relatable, menacing, and driven by ideals that are unsettlingly logical, just like Thanos.
Whether Doctor Doom is truly a Stark variant or not, Avengers: Doomsday already has fans buzzing. After all, flipping Tony Stark’s character on its head would make for one of the most compelling stories the MCU has ever told. And with Downey Jr. leading the charge, we might just get a villain greater than Thanos himself.
Wolverine Faces Doctor Doom’s Wrath in New Marvel Artwork
Marvel fans are in for a wild ride, with Francesco Mobili’s latest artwork hinting at an epic showdown between Wolverine and Doctor Doom (via Screenrant). As the Deadpool & Wolverine movie smashes box office records, the MCU’s gearing up for even bigger crossovers, and this one’s a killer. Another artwork by Dave Cockrum, posted on X, showcased the rare matchup of Doctor Doom vs. Wolverine.
Rare matchups: Doctor Doom VS Wolverine. Art by Dave Cockrum #Marvel #XMen #comics pic.twitter.com/dS8KDyurTA
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Robert Downey Jr. is set to return to Marvel, but this time he’s trading his Iron Man suit for Doctor Doom’s villainous armor in Avengers: Doomsday. While fans are still wrapping their heads around this, these artworks tease a brutal scene—Doctor Doom scraping Wolverine’s skin and leaving him for dead.
This face-off could hint at Wolverine’s potential demise at the hands of Doom, leaving fans buzzing with questions. And with Avengers: Doomsday set to drop in 2026, followed by Secret Wars in 2027, it’s clear Marvel’s future is leaning into some seriously dark territory.
Avengers: Doomsday is set to release in the United States on May 1, 2026.
