The upcoming movie, Avengers: Doomsday, could cleverly use the story of Kang the Conqueror to hint that Robert Downey Jr.’s new character isn’t actually Doctor Doom as we expect. Many believe this is the direction the Marvel Cinematic Universe is heading. Downey Jr. is a central figure in the MCU, famously playing Iron Man throughout many of its phases, and his return as Doctor Doom is generating a lot of speculation.
Okay, so beyond knowing Downey is leading the next Avengers film, we’re pretty much in the dark about what Avengers: Doomsday will actually be about. But, thinking about some recent hints and reveals from the MCU, I’ve started to wonder if the whole idea of RDJ playing Doctor Doom might be a misdirection. Here’s what makes me think that…
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Teased Doctor Doom’s Origin
Okay, so Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom didn’t really do much in the first Fantastic Four movie, but he absolutely showed up after the credits! It was a quick scene, but it hinted at something really cool – that his Doom might actually be from the same universe as the Fantastic Four we just saw battling Galactus, the one with Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards. It was a clever little tease that got me thinking about the possibilities!
Fans first suspected Doctor Doom would appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe when a United Nations scene showed an empty seat reserved for Latveria, his fictional country. This idea was further supported by a scene after the credits of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which featured Downey’s version of Doctor Doom visiting the Baxter Building to see Franklin Richards.
Avengers: Secret Wars Will Offer The Perfect Ending Note For Robert Downey Jr. In The MCU
Okay, so hear me out – if Robert Downey Jr. were to take on the role of Doctor Doom, that opens up so many possibilities! With the whole multiverse thing Marvel’s been building, we could easily have a ‘prime’ version of Doom, the one from the classic comics (Earth-616, for those who know!), existing right alongside the Avengers and everyone else in the MCU. And get this – it’s been confirmed that Avengers: Secret Wars is going to be a kind of soft reboot for the MCU, which makes casting someone like Downey as Doom even more exciting!
This storyline aligns with the ‘Secret Wars’ comic book event and feels natural for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, considering major characters have died and actors who play them are either getting older or moving on. Robert Downey Jr. is 60 and has been with the MCU since its beginning in 2008, making it improbable he’ll continue as Doctor Doom after ‘Avengers: Secret Wars,’ particularly if Marvel decides to recast Iron Man.
Marvel Comics Offers The Best Way To Reveal That Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom Is Fake
Marvel has a ready-made comic book storyline that could cleverly address the changes to their plans for Kang the Conqueror. This storyline also offers a way to bring Robert Downey Jr. back as Doctor Doom, and even keep the character around in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after the Avengers: Secret Wars movie. The key? Using Doombots – robotic duplicates of Doctor Doom.
Doombots are highly advanced robots created by Doctor Doom to act as his soldiers and assistants. They’re incredibly realistic – each one is a perfect physical and mental duplicate of Doctor Doom himself. This opens up the possibility that the Doctor Doom we see in Avengers: Doomsday could actually be a Doombot, creating a huge surprise for the audience.
The upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars movie could reveal the origins of Doctor Doom, potentially introducing the character who will be the main villain after the MCU reboots. This would provide a logical explanation for Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and re-establish a long-term storyline for Doctor Doom. It could also bring back the idea of alternate realities and characters – like the Council of Kangs – that were originally planned for The Kang Dynasty before the movie’s title changed to Avengers: Doomsday.
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