Avengers 5: What Role Will Dr. Doom Play in the Secret Wars Timeline?

In a surprising turn of events, it appears that Marvel had intended for Kang to be the primary antagonist in “The Kang Dynasty,” as the title implies. However, Doctor Doom is unexpectedly unveiled as the main adversary in “Secret Wars.” Some theories suggested that Doom would eliminate all the Kangs, while others hypothesized that the Avengers would vanquish Majors’ Kang and the Council of Kangs in “The Kang Dynasty,” only for Doom to appear at the end of the movie and construct Battleworld.

As a devoted fan, I strongly advocate for “Avengers: Secret Wars” to adhere closely to the source material, emphasizing the intricate storylines of incursions and the vastness of the multiverse. The epic saga could be split into two compelling movies, leading us toward the anticipated climax in 2026’s “Avengers: Doomsday”. Doctor Doom’s creation, Battleworld, is a breathtaking realm assembled from remnants of obliterated universes, serving as a canvas for reshaping the multiverse according to his grand design.

Marvel Studios has officially announced that the Fantastic Four will feature in the next two upcoming Avengers movies, indicating a narrative reminiscent of their comic book origins. The climax of Avengers: Cataclysm might see Doom as the winner, paving the way for the following Avengers films to adopt the popular approach set by the Russo Brothers in Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. This could potentially result in the introduction of Battleworld and a more potent form of Doom during Avengers: Battle Realm.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but imagine a captivating scenario for Doctor Doom’s entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), skillfully weaving in Kang and his variants. In the comic book realm, Doom acquired his reality-shaping abilities from the Beyonders. Couldn’t we envision a twist where Kang and his variants are replaced by none other than Doom? He could seize their power and multiverse knowledge, setting the stage for an epic battle.

Robert Downey Jr.’s return has caused a huge divide among Marvel fans

As a diehard fan, I can’t help but be captivated by the boundless, enigmatic expanse of the multiverse, as Marvel so masterfully unveils it in their movies and series. The intriguing entrance of Doctor Strange in Spider-Man: No Way Home last year has only served to broaden my comprehension of the endless realities within alternate dimensions. Yet, the astonishing twist that Tony Stark might transform into one of Marvel’s most formidable antagonists has sparked a wave of differing opinions among us fans.

As an ardent Marvel fan, I’ve been riding the rollercoaster of emotions ever since this latest development was announced. Some fellow fans are overjoyed by it, while others have voiced their disapproval, labeling it as lazy and self-destructive. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has always had the power to spark heated debates, and this news is no exception.

The initial appearance of the Fantastic Four is intended to rectify the setbacks of 2023 and prove that the Marvel Cinematic Universe can continue to generate box office revenue, even after films like Deadpool and Wolverine. Captain America: New World Order will serve as a trial run in February, while Thunderbolts will mark the conclusion of Marvel’s cinema releases for 2025, regardless of whether Downey Jr. portrays Doom or not.