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Robert Downey Jr. to Play Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday

2/15/2026

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Robert Downey Jr., actor, is set to portray Doctor Doom in the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday, a notable shift from Iron Man.
Downey teased the character with Valentine's Day-themed images on Instagram, fueling fan theories about ties between Tony Stark and Doctor Doom.
The film will feature returning Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) stars, including Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston, alongside the Fantastic Four.

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Robert Downey Jr., actor, is set to portray Doctor Doom in the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday, a notable shift from Iron Man.
Downey teased the character with Valentine's Day-themed images on Instagram, fueling fan theories about ties between Tony Stark and Doctor Doom.
The film will feature returning Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) stars, including Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston, alongside the Fantastic Four.