Overview

• Vanessa Kirby described Downey Jr. as a “phenomenal leader” and praised his depth and kindness while filming Avengers: Doomsday.
• Early design reveals showcase Doctor Doom in a green cloak and silver mask that closely mirror Jack Kirby’s iconic comic look.
• A surprise appearance at the end of Fantastic Four: First Steps confirmed Downey’s Doom as the main antagonist of Avengers: Doomsday.
• Some fans theorize that Marvel may be using Downey as a decoy Doom, planning to unveil the true villain in the film’s final act.
• Another prevailing theory suggests Doctor Doom could be an alternate Tony Stark variant, diverging from his traditional Latverian origin through the MCU’s multiverse.