Robert Downey Jr. Honors Iron Man’s Avengers Legacy In The Cheekiest Way Ahead Of Doomsday Return

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With fans eagerly anticipating his return in Avengers: Doomsday, Robert Downey Jr. has chosen a surprising way to celebrate his Iron Man character. In a truly unexpected move for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s been announced that the actor will be back in a future film—not as the heroic Tony Stark, but as the main villain, directed by Joe and Anthony Russo.

After the massive success of Avengers: Endgame and the Infinity Saga, Marvel Studios started a new chapter called the Multiverse Saga. However, things haven’t gone as well for the franchise recently. To get back on track and deliver a strong conclusion to the current storyline, Kevin Feige decided to bring back some well-known actors. This includes Robert Downey Jr. taking on the role of Dr. Doom in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.

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With the trailer for Avengers: Doomsday coming soon, excitement for the movie is building. In the midst of all the anticipation, Robert Downey Jr. paid tribute to his time as Iron Man through a thoughtful fashion choice. He was asked to celebrate Gwyneth Paltrow receiving the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, and he wore the same Bruce Lee shirt that his character, Tony Stark, wore in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Robert Downey Jr. loved a particular shirt so much that he arranged for it to be included in Tony Stark’s wardrobe for the 2015 film. He first saw it while meeting with Bruce Lee’s daughter, Shannon, and was immediately impressed, receiving one as a gift. Downey has worn the shirt in his personal life, but it’s noteworthy that he brought it back for a final appearance as Stark, just before stepping away from the character and moving on to new roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Avengers: Doomsday’s Biggest Challenge Is To Separate RDJ From Iron Man

This really highlights how effortlessly Robert Downey Jr. can reprise his role as Tony Stark. Many believe his casting as Iron Man was key to launching the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and he essentially carried the franchise for its first eleven years. Now, he faces a new, significant challenge: returning to the MCU as Dr. Doomsday in the Russo brothers’ Avengers: Doomsday.

The news that Robert Downey Jr. would return for the next big Marvel film, even in a new role, really boosted fan enthusiasm – something Marvel hasn’t always needed to work hard at with previous Avengers movies. However, it would be a shame if his performance as Dr. Doom was overshadowed by his iconic role as Iron Man. The directors need to make sure Downey’s villainous portrayal is distinctly different from his previous work, or the film, Avengers: Doomsday, could fall flat.

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2025-12-04 16:28