Robert Downey Jr. dramatically reveals MCU return for upcoming ‘Avengers’ movies as villain Doctor Doom

Robert Downey Jr. will be returning to the Marvel Universe as notorious Fantastic Four villain Doctor Doom.

Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, made the stunning reveal at Marvel’s San Diego Comic-Con panel on Saturday, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Downey is set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. DiscussingFilm, /X
Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, made the stunning reveal at Marvel’s San Diego Comic-Con panel on Saturday. DiscussingFilm, /X
“Same mask, new task,” Downey told the audience from the stage. DiscussingFilm, /X

For more than a decade, Downey Jr. starred as Marvel’s beloved superhero Iron Man before the character was killed off in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame.

“Same mask, new task,” Downey told the audience from the stage.

For more than a decade, Downey Jr. starred as Marvel’s beloved superhero Iron Man before the character was killed off in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. VIA BLOOMBERG NEWS

The move comes after a record-setting opening weekend for “Deadpool & Wolverine” and a renewed enthusiasm for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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