The initial trailer for Avengers: Doomsday is out, giving fans their first detailed view of Robert Downey Jr.’s take on Doctor Doom. Originally, Kang the Conqueror was intended to be the big villain throughout Marvel’s Multiverse Saga. But after Jonathan Majors’ departure from Marvel, the studio decided against recasting the role and moved away from that storyline.
Robert Downey Jr., famous for launching the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Iron Man in 2008, is now set to play Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film, heading a cast full of major stars. Fans have eagerly anticipated seeing Downey’s take on the iconic villain. While Marvel has shown four teasers for Avengers: Doomsday alongside screenings of Avatar: Fire and Ash, Doctor Doom hasn’t appeared in any of them yet.
The first glimpse of the new big bad in the Marvel Cinematic Universe happened in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. While we didn’t see Victor von Doom’s face in the upcoming 2025 movie, fans did get to see his mask. He had removed it while speaking with Franklin Richards, the son of Reed and Sue Storm. We also caught sight of other details, like his green cloak.
After some concept art showing Doctor Doom appeared at official Marvel events, fans eagerly awaited a glimpse of him in action. Now, with the release of the Avengers: Doomsday trailer ahead of San Diego Comic-Con, they can finally see it – and Doctor Doom looks fantastic.
Avengers: Doomsday’s Doctor Doom Looks Pitch-Perfect
The trailer offers several glimpses of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, giving fans a clear view of his costume and a sense of his power. A key moment shows Doctor Doom facing off against Thor: despite a powerful charge and the use of Stormbreaker, Doctor Doom effortlessly stops Thor with just a gesture, establishing him as a truly imposing villain.
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