Downey Reveals How & Why He Came Back as Doctor Doom, but the Fans Don’t Like It

As a seasoned gamer and Marvel enthusiast with over two decades of fandom under my belt, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and skepticism about Robert Downey Jr.’s return as Doctor Doom in the MCU. On one hand, it’s fantastic news that Iron Man himself is back, even if it’s in a different role. On the other, I can’t shake off the feeling that this might not be the best choice for the iconic villain.


Among the buzzing topics in Hollywood currently is the news that Robert Downey Jr., once more, will be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After a stretch of average productions, fans of the MCU finally have something exciting to anticipate again, as Downey’s return promises to stir things up. Marvel undeniably did an impressive job at San Diego Comic-Con, and the discussion about it has resumed once more.

Downey once again assumes the role of Victor von Doom, more commonly known as Doctor Doom, a formidable adversary in Marvel’s comic books. With such a rich history and sky-high expectations, it’s intriguing to wonder how Marvel will approach this iconic villain. However, the specific strategies they have in mind remain a mystery for now. But here’s something interesting we discovered…

Specifically, Downey has disclosed – during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter – the manner in which and the reasons for his return as Doctor Doom, yet the audience seems less than enthusiastic about this development. Learn why by continuing to read below!

As a die-hard fan, let me tell you, Robert Downey Jr.’s comeback in the MCU certainly stirred up feelings within me and many others. While we were thrilled to see him back, the initial excitement did eventually subside, leading some of us to take a more measured approach. In this newfound rationality, there emerged a group of fans who weren’t entirely pleased with Marvel’s decision to bring Downey back. It wasn’t because of Downey himself, but rather due to the impact his previous roles in the MCU have had on his future portrayals, which will undoubtedly be viewed from a fresh perspective now.

But, before we get to the fan reactions, let us see what Downey himself said about his return:

“[Feige expressed] How can we avoid taking a step back, how can we not fall short of anticipations, and instead, keep surpassing them? The key is getting Victor Von Doom just right.”

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Although the specifics of Feige’s persuasion method aren’t fully disclosed, Downey’s response certainly caught the attention of fans, as they appreciated the irony in his remarks.

“How can we not go backwards”

*hires the guy that played Iron Man*

— Grahamalot (@Grahamelot) August 20, 2024

HE SAID LETS GET DOOM RIGHT AND GOT IT HORRIBLY WRONG????

— harv (@harvv) August 20, 2024

But this is the opposite of right… and is LITERALLY going backwards

— 🍍🌺 𝔹𝕦𝕕𝕕𝕙𝕒 ℂ𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕔𝕤™️🇺🇦 🇵🇸 (@Bodhi_Tweets) August 20, 2024

“how can we not go backwards”
Quite Literally reverted backwards the moment something went wrong 😂

— Everything Here 🎬🍿 (@2EverythingHere) August 20, 2024

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2024-08-22 17:13