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# Robert Downey Jr. to Return to MCU as Doctor Doom!
- URL: https://celebritykind.ghost.io/robert-downey-jr-to-return-to-mcu-as-doctor-doom/
- Published: 2024-07-28T09:58:04.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T00:15:32.000Z
- Author: Nehal Dalgliesh
- Tags: Entertainment, Movies, Avengers, doctor doom, iron man, Marvel, Movies, Robert Downey Jr., #Migrated-1790725714374, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-09-29 23:49

Huge news in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - **Robert Downey Jr.** is set to return to the screen, but this time he'll play Doctor Doom, *not* Iron Man!

*Whaaaat?*

Yep, the 59-year-old actor has been unveiled as the MCU's iconic super-villain. The casting was announced during San Diego's Comic-Con on Saturday by Marvel boss (and recent [Hollywood Walk of Famer](https://www.instagram.com/p/C932UavM%5FOT/?ref=celebritykind.ghost.io)) **Kevin Feige.** 

"New mask. Same task," the actor said to roaring applause as the announcement was made.

"What do I tell ya, I like playing complicated characters."

You can watch the exact moment the news was announced [here.](https://x.com/MCU%5FDirect/status/1817400027477594455?ref=celebritykind.ghost.io)

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During the event, Feige also revealed the **Russo Brothers,** who are behind *Avengers: Infinity War* and *Endgame,* will be returning to direct two more Marvel films, *Secret Wars* and *Doomsday.* Plus, legendary actor **Harrison Ford** walked onto the stage too. He'll be replacing the late William Hurt as Thunderbolt Ross.

Like I said, *huge news!*

But back to Mr Downey Jr.... why is it that someone who has played a superhero will now be entering villain territory? And not just any villain either. Possibly the most genius and evil villain of all the MCU villains!

Well, that's a good question. We don't *really* know. There's some discussion in online Marvel fan groups about Doom and Iron Man switching places in Brian Michael Bendis' *Infamous Iron Man* comics, so there *could* be a clue in there somewhere but nothing has been confirmed by Feige himself.

For now, all we know is, it's definitely happening. And *Doomsday* is set to release in May 2026 whilst *Secret Wars* will come out the following year in May 2027.

*(Feature Image Credit: Robert Downey Jr. photo by Tinseltown/Shutterstock.com)* 

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