AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Rumor Reveals Wild Alternate Origins for Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom

Robert Downey Jr. Reveals Why He Chose to Return to Marvel as Doctor Doom

Robert Downey Jr. revealed why he is returning to Marvel after years of playing Tony Stark. According to Downey Jr., in the MCU, Doctor Doom is drawn to exploring the “backstage” workings of the world and power, and the role allows him to shift from ultimate hero to ultimate villain. In a recent interview with Conversations for Our Daughters, Downey Jr. opened up about why he decided to return to the MCU as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. Dow…

Marvel Villains Who Are More Terrifying Than Doctor Doom

Doctor Doom is one of the most formidable villains in the entire Marvel universe, but there are some antagonists out there who are even more frightening.

AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Rumor Reveals Wild Alternate Origins for Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom

Marvel fans are still trying to piece together how Avengers: Doomsday is going to introduce one of the most iconic villains in comic book history. Now, a fresh rumor is shedding light on some unexpected ideas Marvel Studios reportedly kicked around for Robert Downey Jr.’s take on Doctor Doom. Right now, the most consistent story floating around ties Doom’s origin directly to the fallout of Avengers: Endgame. Specifically, Chris Evans’ Steve Roge…

Doctor Doom’s Alternate Avengers 5 Origin Involved Mephisto – Report

Photo Credit: Jesse Grant | Getty Images for Disney According to a new rumor, multiple origin stories for Doctor Doom were conceptualized for Avengers: Doomsday before the final one. Played by MCU veteran Robert Downey Jr., the villain is making his proper debut in the franchise in the movie. He previously appeared briefly in the post-credits scene of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, approaching and interacting with Franklin Richards, while a su…

Avengers: Doomsday Rumor Claims Marvel Had Wild Plans For Doctor Doom

A new Avengers: Doomsday rumor claims Marvel has gone through several different ideas for Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, including versions involving Tony Stark, Mephisto, Pepper Potts, Sue Storm, and Doom’s family.