Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday first-look teases Robert Downey Jr's villainous debut, what to expect from the superhero flick
The internet is buzzing over the first look of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom from Marvel's upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. Here's everything you need to know!
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Last Updated: 12.54 PM, Sep 14, 2025
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is gearing up for its upcoming big venture, Avengers: Doomsday, set for an epic release next year. The sci-fi action drama promises to be a superhero mash-up, bringing together the main crew from Fantastic Four, the Thunderbolts, Black Panther, and the X-Men. But that's not all–rumour has it that fans will see some surprising appearances from their other favourites like Tom Holland, Chris Evans, and more, making it a truly star-studded adventure in 2026.
Robert Downey Jr. debuts as the villain
At the recent Walt Disney Studios Marketing Expo in Shanghai, Robert Downey Jr's highly-anticipated character, Doctor Doom's first look from Avengers: Doomsday, was unveiled. This revelation has sparked massive buzz among netizens with speculations of a new villain's arrival in Marvel.
After spending more than a decade as the iconic hero Iron Man, the actor is now trading his superhero character for the villainous role. Robert, who was the face of the Avengers as Tony Stark, is set to portray the formidable antagonist Doctor Doom aka. Victor Von Doom in the upcoming two flicks of Marvel Studios. This marks a significant shift from his heroic past to a darker and more sinister character.
What to expect from Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel Studios is gearing up for an epic showdown in December 2026 with Avengers: Doomsday, all thanks to Doctor Doom. This new character is a master of science and magic, and he has cooked up a massive crisis in the upcoming film to mess with the whole multiverse. The only way to stop him is if all the Marvel superheroes team up like the Avengers, the Fantastic Fours, the X-Men, and even the Thunderbolts will be joining the initiative.
Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be a total game-changer, involving some crazy multiverse mix-ups and hints at something called Battleworld. This is all just a warm-up for the follow-up film, Avengers: Secret Wars. This superhero flick is the last stop before the grand finale of this whole phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
FAQs:
Q. When will Avengers: Doomsday release?
A. Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to release on December 18, 2026, as of now.
Q. Robert Downey Jr. plays what in Avengers: Doomsday?
A. Robert Downey Jr., who is known for his role as the superhero Iron Man, will be making his villainous debut as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday in 2026.