Robert Downey Jr.
Presley Ann/Getty Images
In a multiverse-melting wonder, Marvel Studios It became clear that the most profitable star would emerge. MCU Retirement Pair the avengers movie.
Robert Downey Jr. is set to return to the film series as Fantastic Four villain Doctor Doom. Avengers: Doomsdayscheduled for release in May 2026, Avengers: Secret WarsIt is scheduled to be released in May 2027. Kevin Feige has also officially appointed the Russo Brothers as directors for the next film. the avengers movie.
Downey has become one of the biggest movie stars in the world since starring in the 2008 title and launching the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Iron ManHis work helped propel the MCU into the highest-grossing film franchise of all time (earning him $50 million in the process), and he retired from the role after the 2019 film. Avengers: EndgameIn Marvel’s 2019 film, his character Tony Stark was killed trying to save the universe, so the challenge was for Marvel to find a leading man to fill the gaping hole left by Downey. “Same mask, new job,” Downey told the crowd from the stage.
Downey was introduced in a ritual-like ceremony as about two dozen men in olive robes and metal Doctor Doom-like masks joined Feige and the Russo brothers onstage. “If we’re going to bring Doctor Doom to the big screen, he’s one of the most complex, most interesting characters in fiction,” Anthony Russo said. “If we’re going to do this… we need the best actor in the world.” The audience, already primed and excited for an hour in the fervor of Marvel Hall H, was glued to the edge of their seats. He continued: “As a testament to the unimaginable possibilities of the Marvel Universe, here is one person who could play Victor Von Doom…”
Then a masked man in a green suit stepped forward and removed the mask, leaving Downey looking proud and ready to accept the accolades. In an instant, the entire audience of 6,500+ lost their minds.
The news marks the fifth surprising creative transformation. the avengers The film was announced by Feige on stage at Hall H two years ago. Avengers: Kang DynastyThe film was set to star Jonathan Majors as the time-traveling villain Kang, but in December a New York jury found Majors guilty of harassing and assaulting his ex-girlfriend. Marvel ended up cutting ties with the actorand a complete overhaul of the film was called for.
The move came after a record-breaking opening weekend Deadpool and Wolverineeasily had the best opening night of all time for an R-rated film and injected new energy into the MCU.
Russo Brothers return Also worth noting: they set a record-breaking record. Avengers: Endgame (2019) was Avatar The biggest movie of all time, and he also directed it. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Captain America: Civil War (2016) and Avengers: Infinity War (2018). They then directed the streaming film, cherry and Grey ManHowever, it is the Marvel film that is most loved by audiences.
The Avengers series is Marvel Studios’ finest work, and the studio built its reputation on doing something that many thought was impossible. Iron Man, captain America and Thor The team-up movie that became a genre-defining hit in 2012.
Downey reached the pinnacle of his career earlier this year when he won his first Oscar for his role as Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan’s Star Wars: Episode I – The Last Jedi. Oppenheimer. The actor recently Emmy Award nominee HBO Sympathizer.
