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Robert Downey Jr. Joins Fantastic Four as Doctor Doom!

7/27/2025

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In an exciting twist, Robert Downey Jr. takes on the role of Doctor Doom in the post-credits scene of *Fantastic Four: First Steps*, as revealed by director Matt Shakman. Meanwhile, Rebecca Romijn, known for her role as Mystique, shared that the script for *Avengers: Doomsday* is still in the works, with the film slated for a December 18, 2026 release.

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Story summary

In an exciting twist, Robert Downey Jr. takes on the role of Doctor Doom in the post-credits scene of *Fantastic Four: First Steps*, as revealed by director Matt Shakman. Meanwhile, Rebecca Romijn, known for her role as Mystique, shared that the script for *Avengers: Doomsday* is still in the works, with the film slated for a December 18, 2026 release.