Robert Downey Jr. Returns to MCU as Doctor Doom and Iron Man
Downey Jr. to play Doctor Doom in upcoming films while reprising Iron Man for Disney's Avengers Campus attractions.
Overview
- Robert Downey Jr. will portray Doctor Doom in the next Avengers films, Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
- He will also return as Tony Stark/Iron Man for new rides at Disneyland's Avengers Campus, including Stark Flight Lab and Avengers Infinity Defense.
- The announcements were made during the D23 Expo, surprising fans with dual roles for the actor.
- Marvel Studios is transitioning from the Multiverse Saga to potentially a Mutant Saga, incorporating X-Men characters.
- The new Ironheart series will introduce Riri Williams as Iron Man's successor in the MCU.