Robert Downey Jr. is set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this time as Doctor Doom. Known for his role as Iron Man, Downey will portray the iconic villain in Avengers: Doomsday.
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00:00Robert Downey Jr. is all set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this time as
00:05Doctor Doom.
00:06Known for his role as Iron Man, Downey will portray the iconic villain in Avengers Doomsday.
00:11At San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, MCU President Kevin revealed that Robert Downey Jr. will
00:16return as Doctor Doom.
00:18Kevin also announced the return of the Russo brothers, who directed Avengers Infinity War
00:22and Endgame.
00:23The Russo duo will helm two new Avengers sequels, Secret Wars and Doomsday, the latter of which
00:29will feature Downey as Doom.
00:30Robert Downey Jr. will portray Victor Von Doom, a fresh character in the MCU, despite
00:35his previous role as Iron Man.
00:37Social media has been buzzing with mixed reactions from fans of confusion and excitement.
00:42The announcement has left some fans confused, as a user writes, I don't understand, how
00:47can he be Doctor Doom?
00:48While another commented, Wait, am I the only one who finds this weird?
00:53My brain is stuck on him as Iron Man.
00:55This will be awkward to watch.
00:58However, on the other hand, many fans were excited with his comeback.
01:02Doctor Doom or Victor Von Doom is a Marvel Comics supervillain created by Stan Lee and
01:07Jack Kirby, debuting in Fantastic Four in the year 1962.
01:11As the arch-nemesis of the Fantastic Four and a foe of other Marvel heroes like the
01:15Avengers, Doom is renowned for his brilliance in both science and magic.
01:20Known for his immense ego and thirst for power and also ruthless methods, Doom still believes
01:25that he is the soul saviour of the world.
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