Avengers: Doomsday Will Follow One Successful Russo Brothers Formula With Doctor Doom (Rumor)

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A new rumor suggests the Russo Brothers are planning to portray Doctor Doom in their upcoming Marvel films – Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars – much like they did with previous villains in the MCU. Having finished the Infinity Saga with Avengers: Endgame, the directing duo is now tackling the Multiverse Saga, and they’ve brought back Robert Downey Jr. to play the role of Doctor Doom. Fans can anticipate a similar approach to the character as seen with other antagonists in films directed by the Russos.

I’m really excited about Doctor Doom joining the Avengers universe in *Doomsday*, but honestly, we don’t know much about *why* he’s doing what he’s doing yet. The good news is, a reliable source, Alex Perez from the Cosmic Circus, has hinted that the filmmakers are giving Doom the same kind of treatment they gave villains in their previous movies. Apparently, the Russo Brothers always make sure their bad guys have a real, understandable reason for their actions, which should make Doom a really compelling character. I’m hoping for a villain we can almost sympathize with!

Villains like Alexander Pierce in *Captain America: The Winter Soldier*, Baron Zemo in *Captain America: Civil War*, and Thanos in *Avengers: Infinity War* and *Avengers: Endgame* all shared something in common: understandable reasons for their destructive actions. They believed they were working towards a greater good, and this is a recurring theme in films directed by the Russo Brothers for Marvel.

As a big fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, I’ve noticed something consistent in the films directed by the Russo brothers. They really excel at giving their villains understandable reasons for doing what they do – motivations that, while maybe not agreeable, at least make sense. It adds a lot of depth to the stories, honestly.

As a huge Captain America fan, I always found Alexander Pierce’s motivations in The Winter Soldier really chilling. He genuinely believed that people couldn’t be trusted to govern themselves, that our free will would ultimately lead to destruction. That’s why he and HYDRA created Project Insight – he thought it was the only way to control things and prevent total chaos. It’s a scary idea, honestly!

Baron Zemo’s family was killed in Sokovia when the Avengers fought Ultron in *Age of Ultron*. Driven by this tragedy, he plotted to dismantle the Avengers by turning them against one another, as seen in *Civil War*.

Thanos believed overpopulation was the biggest danger to the universe, and he tried to fix it by randomly eliminating half of all living things to create balance.

Perez explains that Doctor Doom will face a similar fate, being someone deeply affected by devastating interdimensional events. He’s determined to stop these events, and will do whatever it takes to achieve his goal.

Alex Perez explains that the character in Doom is driven by a deep resentment towards the multiversal incursions that are destroying realities. He’s determined to stop them, no matter the cost.

The newest buzz about Marvel’s next major villain supports earlier reports that Doctor Doom will be driven by a deep resentment towards the Multiverse. It seems something terrible will happen to Doom because of the Multiverse, and he’ll then try to prevent that same fate from befalling others. While this gives him understandable motivations, his extreme actions will probably put him at odds with the Avengers. This is especially likely given that many of the heroes we know are coming from different universes, and naturally, they won’t want to see their worlds destroyed.

Avengers: Doomsday is the first movie in the new Multiverse Saga and will bring together over 27 actors from throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s scheduled to hit theaters on December 18, 2026, following the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day next year.

Doctor Doom Needs the Russo Brothers Treatment

The Russo brothers are well-established directors within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having directed some of its most popular and financially successful films. A key to their success is their deep understanding of both the heroes and villains from the original comic books.

A key factor in the success of *Avengers: Doomsday* will be how well Doctor Doom is introduced, as this *Avengers* film faces a unique challenge. Unlike previous films like *Infinity War* and *Endgame*, audiences haven’t had much exposure to Doom in the MCU – aside from a quick hint in *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*. The previous *Avengers* films benefited from years of building up Thanos as the main villain, allowing audiences to understand his motivations before *Infinity War*. This time, the introduction of a new major villain requires a different approach.

With the sudden shift in villains for *Avengers: Doomsday* from Kang to Doctor Doom, the movie needs to quickly establish Doom’s history and motivations. Plus, the filmmakers have the challenge of reintroducing Robert Downey Jr. in a new role, considering audiences know him so well as Iron Man, meaning they’ll need to spend time setting up his character right away.

The Russo Brothers have successfully created compelling villains in previous Marvel Cinematic Universe films, so fans are optimistic they’ll do the same for *Avengers: Doomsday*.

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2025-09-17 00:06