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Marvel Plans Avengers: Doomsday with Downey Jr. as Doom

10/27/2025

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe remains dominant in the superhero genre, with anticipation building for Avengers: Doomsday featuring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.
Downey Jr. previously portrayed Tony Stark, whose death in Avengers: Endgame marked a turning moment.
In the early 2000s, New Line Cinema held Iron Man rights, with Tom Cruise rumored as lead.
Marvel plans to recast Iron Man, potentially adopting a Cruise-like version to revitalize the franchise.

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Story summary

The Marvel Cinematic Universe remains dominant in the superhero genre, with anticipation building for Avengers: Doomsday featuring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.
Downey Jr. previously portrayed Tony Stark, whose death in Avengers: Endgame marked a turning moment.
In the early 2000s, New Line Cinema held Iron Man rights, with Tom Cruise rumored as lead.
Marvel plans to recast Iron Man, potentially adopting a Cruise-like version to revitalize the franchise.