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Marvel Releases D23 ‘Special Look’ That Puts Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom Front and Center

Marvel is using the trailer to rebuild interest in the Multiverse Saga by positioning Doomsday as the precursor to a Russo‑directed Secret Wars.

Overview

  • The two-minute 'Special Look' premiered at Disney’s D23 fan event on Friday and was posted online as regular tickets for Avengers: Doomsday went on sale.
  • The trailer centers on Victor von Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr., showing a personal loss that motivates him and scenes that underline his power, including stopping Thor’s Stormbreaker and reanimating Sentinels.
  • Marvel confirmed a massive crossover cast that brings together the Avengers, the Fantastic Four and legacy X‑Men performers, with named returns including Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen.
  • A short promotional video featuring Hugh Jackman and an off‑camera Ryan Reynolds was shown at the D23 presentation and has prompted wide cameo speculation, but neither actor’s appearance in the film is officially confirmed.
  • The film remains set for release on December 18, 2026, with Joe and Anthony Russo directing and Marvel presenting Doomsday as a tentpole meant to restore momentum for the Multiverse Saga and lead into Avengers: Secret Wars.