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Evans Returns as Captain America; Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom

8/12/2026

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Chris Evans will reprise Steve Rogers/Captain America in Avengers: Doomsday, which opens on Dec. 18.
The Russo brothers said they love beating up Steve Rogers.
They called the storyline brutal.
They selected Robert Downey Jr., 61, as Doctor Doom after hearing his improvised voice.
The film will unite legacy Avengers, X-Men, Thunderbolts and the Fantastic Four against Doctor Doom.

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Story summary

Chris Evans will reprise Steve Rogers/Captain America in Avengers: Doomsday, which opens on Dec. 18.
The Russo brothers said they love beating up Steve Rogers.
They called the storyline brutal.
They selected Robert Downey Jr., 61, as Doctor Doom after hearing his improvised voice.
The film will unite legacy Avengers, X-Men, Thunderbolts and the Fantastic Four against Doctor Doom.