Overview
- Robert Downey Jr. said on a recent podcast that he returned to the MCU to play Doctor Doom because he wants to explore big-scale ideas behind the scenes of the story.
- Marvel screened an Avengers: Doomsday trailer at CinemaCon in a closed session, but public promos have yet to feature Loki or Doctor Strange.
- Rumor sites outlined several possible origin pitches for Doom, though none of those story details have been confirmed by Marvel.
- The film is in production with Joe and Anthony Russo directing, a large ensemble cast, and a theatrical release set for December 18, 2026.
- Coverage suggests Marvel is using beloved characters to reignite interest in the Multiverse Saga, with more reveals expected as the release nears.