‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Footage Shows Off a “Broken” Doctor Doom
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Marvel has publicly released new ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ footage centred on Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, offering the clearest look yet at the film’s main antagonist. The trailer had previously been shown at San Diego Comic-Con, but its wider release makes the footage available to audiences ahead of the film’s December debut.
Downey returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time since ‘Avengers: Endgame’, this time as a villain. The Russo brothers are directing a large ensemble spanning original Avengers, former X-Men stars, ‘Black Panther’, ‘Thunderbolts’, ‘Shang-Chi’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ actors; Hugh Jackman also sent a humorous D23 video suggesting he and Ryan Reynolds could join. The film is scheduled for release on 18 December.
- New footage gives Doctor Doom his clearest public showcase yet
- Robert Downey Jr. returns to Marvel as the villain
- ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ opens on 18 December
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Doctor Doom is one of Marvel’s best-known villains, traditionally associated with the Fantastic Four. He is usually portrayed as a powerful ruler and inventor who wears a metal mask, combining advanced technology with mystical abilities.
Robert Downey Jr. previously played Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man, in many Marvel films. His return in a different role is notable because Iron Man’s story appeared to end in Avengers: Endgame, making Doom a separate character rather than a continuation of Stark.
Avengers: Doomsday is being positioned as a major crossover film, bringing together characters from several parts of the Marvel universe. The Russo brothers, who directed earlier Avengers films, are returning to oversee a story involving heroes from the Avengers, X-Men, Fantastic Four and other teams.
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