‘New Mask, Same Task’: Robert Downey Jr.’s Surprise Dr Doom Reveal At SDCC 2024 Sends Marvel Fans Into A Frenzy

Marvel fans react to Robert Downey Jr’s Dr Doom reveal

At San Diego Comic-con 2024, MCU brought new life to those disheartened after Tony Stark’s selfless sacrifice against Thanos and his minions. In a stunning turn of events, it was revealed that RDJ would portray the villainous Dr. Doom in “Avengers: Doomsday.” Additionally, the Russo brothers were announced as the directors for upcoming Avengers films, according to Kevin Feige.

At Hall H, Downey surprised everyone by revealing his true identity. The crowd reacted passionately, and rightly so. From the stage, he declared his fresh assignment, joking, “A new disguise, but the mission remains the same.” The fans went wild.

I can’t believe it myself, but some fans are still in shock, while others are raving about the incredible crowd reactions during X. For me, I was absolutely thrilled to see Robert Downey Jr. back in action! It will be a challenge for anyone to convince me that he isn’t Iron Man anymore.

On Instagram, some users are expressing disappointment as Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) recently changed their favorite superhero into a villain. Yet, one fan shares a common feeling among many across the multiverse, “Regardless of being a hero or a villain, I adore you in every universe.”

Robert Downey Jr and the Russo Bros are back together in Avengers 5

I was part of an awe-inspiring event where approximately two dozen men, clad in olive robes and donning metal masks reminiscent of Doctor Doom’s, joined me, Kevin Feige, and the Russo brothers on stage. In that very moment, they made an astonishing announcement: Downey would grace us once more with his presence in Avengers 5.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Joe Russo expressed my excitement when he shared, “Doctor Doom is a remarkably complex and entertaining character in literature. Should we decide to bring him to life on screen, I believe we need an actor of extraordinary talent for this role.” With Robert Downey Jr.’s impressive resume, his selection seems like the perfect fit.

Robert Downey Jr. was previously considered for the role of Victor Von Doom in the Fantastic Four films during the early 2000s, as mentioned in an interview by Feige from Marvel. Given his past success as a captivating villain in “Oppenheimer,” Downey has the potential to bring Dr. Doom to life as a formidable antagonist within the MCU, much like he did with his previous iconic character.