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Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday Ramps Up Marketing as Downey Jr. Explains His Doctor Doom Return

Early marketing spotlights legacy faces, leaving key multiverse players offstage for now.

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.