Disney Unveils 'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer, Revealing Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom Before Dec. 18 Release
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Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Jul 20
Disney Unveils 'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer, Revealing Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom Before Dec. 18 Release
3 articles · Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Jul 20
Summary
Disney released the first full 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer, showing Robert Downey Jr. in Doctor Doom's mask ahead of the film's Dec. 18 theatrical debut.
The footage frames Doom as the central threat to a large Marvel lineup, with Thor warning the heroes they will "need a miracle" if they face him.
Chris Evans also appears in a surprise moment with Chris Hemsworth's Thor, while previously teased characters include Black Panther, Captain America, Thor and Cyclops.
Downey's return as Doom had been withheld from earlier teasers, though he briefly appeared in last year's 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' without his face being shown.
Joe and Anthony Russo are directing their first MCU feature since 2019's 'Avengers: Endgame,' with Joe Russo describing Doom as a complex villain "always three moves ahead."
Can Robert Downey Jr. shed his iconic Iron Man persona to become Marvel's new ultimate villain, Doctor Doom?
Is Marvel's 'soft reboot' with returning legacy stars a true fresh start or a final play on nostalgia?
Avengers: Doomsday Report — Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, X-Men & Fantastic Four Join MCU, and the Battle Against Superhero Fatigue
Overview
Avengers: Doomsday is set to be a major event in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, uniting heroes from the Avengers, Thunderbolts, and X-Men in a massive multiversal crossover. The film will feature the return of familiar MCU faces and introduce Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, marking a bold new direction for the franchise. This casting, long considered by Marvel Studios, promises to elevate Doctor Doom as a powerful new villain. With its expansive cast and high stakes, Doomsday aims to overcome superhero fatigue and set the stage for Avengers: Secret Wars, shaping the future of the MCU.