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Robert Downey Jr. is making his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe – nevertheless it’s not what you suppose.
As a substitute of stepping again into his legendary Iron Man swimsuit, the comedian e-book character that he portrayed in over 9 MCU motion pictures, he will likely be taking part in Physician Doom in a brand new film titled “Avengers: Doomsday.”
The information was introduced on Saturday at San Diego Comedian Con through the Marvel panel when Downey Jr. revealed himself on stage in entrance of the gang within the occasion’s greatest venue, Corridor H.
“New masks, similar activity,” Downey Jr. mentioned, in accordance with video footage posted on-line from inside Corridor H. “What did I inform ya? I like taking part in sophisticated characters.”
“Avengers: Doomsday” is ready to hit theaters Could 2026, in accordance with a press release. Anthony and Joe Russo, who’ve beforehand directed 4 Marvel motion pictures, will direct. The Russo brothers are additionally tapped to direct “Avengers: Secret Wars,” coming Could 2027.
Joe Russo advised the Corridor H viewers that bringing Downey Jr. again into the Marvel fold is “proof of the unimaginable prospects within the Marvel [Multiverse]” and that he’s “the one one that might play Victor Von Doom.”
The Oscar-winner has beforehand spoken about his openness to return to the MCU, telling Esquire in April that he’d “fortunately” come again as a result of the MCU “is just too integral part of my DNA.”
Downey Jr. first portrayed the comedian e-book superhero Iron Man within the 2008 movie of the identical title, which had two sequels. He additionally appeared in quite a lot of Marvel franchise motion pictures together with 2018’s “Infinity Wars” and “Spider Man: Homecoming.” (Years-old spoiler alert:) His character was famously killed off in 2019’s “Endgame.”
As Marvel is all the time coy concerning the tips which can be up their sleeve, many questions stay about how the universe will stability Downey’s double obligation – however the Marvel Multiverse infinitely huge. (See: One large Marvel actor’s clever return to the MCU in “Deadpool & Wolverine.)
“Avengers: Doomsday” will exchange the beforehand introduced “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” within the MCU launch calendar.
Jonathan Majors was set to star in “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” in 2026 however was dropped by the studio after he was discovered responsible of assault and harassment in a 2023 trial. Shortly after information of the decision, a supply with data of the matter advised CNN that Marvel Studios wouldn’t be transferring ahead on any future tasks with Majors.