Robert Downey Jr. to return to Marvel as Dr Doom

Robert Downey Jr. is indeed making a surprising return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as the villainous Doctor Doom.

This announcement was made during Comic-Con, and fans have been buzzing with excitement and curiosity about this unexpected casting choice.

Robert Downey Jr. will take on the role of Victor Von Doom, also known as Doctor Doom, in the upcoming MCU films “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.” These movies are expected to deliver intense battles and captivating narratives.

However, in the realm of cinematic conjecture, fans are questioning how Downey's role will work. Some speculate that he may embody a divergent iteration of Doctor Doom—an ominous multiverse doppelgänger of Tony Stark (Iron Man).

Meanwhile, contemplative minds muse whether Downey’s involvement will be purely vocal, considering Doctor Doom’s enigmatic visage concealed behind an imposing mask.

Notably, Gwyneth Paltrow, the luminary behind Pepper Potts, expressed her bewilderment on Downey’s Instagram post, inquiring, “Pray tell, have you embraced villainy?”

The casting decision has sparked mixed reactions online. Some view it as a move strictly for fan service, while others are glad to see Downey return, regardless of the role.

There’s also speculation about the financial aspect, with memes poking fun at how much money Downey must have accepted to come back to Marvel.

Interestingly, Downey’s new role seems to replace that of Kang the Conqueror, who was initially announced as the focus of the next Avengers movie.

However, Marvel cut ties with Kang actor Jonathan Majors last year after legal issues.