Avengers: Doomsday
Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom Comes From The Fantastic Four: First Steps Universe In New MCU Theory
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Is Set In An Alternate Universe To The MCU’s Earth-616
Ever since he was sustain to be rejoining the MCU as Doctor Doom at 2024 ’s San Diego Comic - Con , there has been speculation that Robert Downey Jr. will first appear as the legendary Marvel villain in July 2025’sThe Fantastic Four : First Steps . Doctor Doom and Reed Richards ' Mister Fantasticare archenemies in Marvel Comics , so itwould make horse sense for Downey Jr. ’s Doom to appear alongside Pedro Pascal ’s Richards . A new theory explained byReddituser Spiderlanderexplains just how tragical this family relationship could be , however .
Spiderlander ’s theory indicate that Victor Von Doom may also spring up from theretro - futuristic , 1960s - root on world ofThe Fantastic Four : First Steps , which will be the home of the new Fantastic Four team in the MCU.The theory postulate that Doom has always been live in the phantasma of Reed Richards , the Smartest serviceman Alive,“always being secondly best , [ and ] never being recognized for his whiz , or his contributions to the creation . “This would place up Downey Jr. ’s Victor Von Doom as the gross sympathetic and humanized villain in Phase 6’sAvengers : DoomsdayandSecret Wars.
Seeing Tony Stark’s Role On Earth-616 Would Show RDJ’s Doctor Doom What He’s Missing
MCU Theory Brings Doctor Doom To The MCU’s Earth-616 To Come Face-To-Face With Tony Stark’s Legacy
After spending his entire life being second better toPedro Pascal ’s Reed Richards , theReddittheory suggests that Doctor Doom will somehow make his way to the MCU ’s main continuity of Earth-616 . There , he’ll come face - to - boldness with Tony Stark ’s legacy as one of the world ’s greatest and most dear superheroes and philanthropists , and this will be inescapable since Stark and Doom will share Robert Downey Jr. ’s face . Realizing just how celebrated his doppelgänger is on Earth-616 , Doctor Doom may be inspire to try and reach this same grade of praise .
The Russo Brothers Have Hinted That Tony Stark’s Legacy Will Be Important To Doctor Doom’s Story
Tony Stark’s Endgame Death Will Be Important To Doctor Doom
During a recent conversation withThe Times , the Russo brothers revealed more about their development ofAvengers : DoomsdayandSecret Wars . This include chess opening up aboutRobert Downey Jr. ’s casting as Victor Von Doom , and while they note thatthere is"nobody else in the world"who could play Doom the way Downey Jr. will , they also paint a picture that his molding is crucial in another way . That is that it will connect Doctor Doom at once to Tony Stark , and the Russo brothers suggest Stark ’s death will be"part of the story"when Doctor Doom debuts .
We ca n’t explain that as it ’s part of the story. But there ’s nobody else in the world who could play this character the style he ’s about to .
After eleven years in the MCU , Tony Stark laid down his life to snap his fingers and use all six Infinity Stones to pass over out Thanos and his armies in 2019’sAvengers : Endgame . Stark had been a cornerstone hero in the MCU , and his passing had a huge impact on the dealership , so Robert Downey Jr. ’s return , specially after his Oscar profits forOppenheimer , is very exciting . Spiderlander ’s possibility explains how Tony Stark ’s expiry can be important to Doctor Doom ’s coming MCU storyline , set Doom up as one ofMarvel Studios ' most terrifying and dangerous villains.
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Doctor Doom Trying To Seek Praise Could Be Incredibly Dangerous In Avengers: Doomsday
Doctor Doom Will Be One Of The MCU’s Most Powerful Villains
Ever since his debut in Marvel Comics back in 1962’sThe Fantastic Four # 5,Victor Von Doom has been depicted as one of Marvel ’s most complex and superimposed characters , and it would be great to see this continue in the MCU . As the savior and swayer of a free Latveria , Doom examine himself as a steadfast hero , which has often intend that he ’s fought alongside the heroes of the Marvel Universe , though purely for selfish purposes . In existent fact , Doctor Doom is a cleared opponent to many formidable heroes , but this dichotomy must be explored inAvengers : Doomsday.
Robert Downey Jr. has been confirm to be bringing Doctor Doom to the MCU , link a choice club of actors who ’ve start the baddie in hot - action .
Having Downey Jr. ’s Doctor Doom conceive himself to be a hero , contend to reach the same spirit level of eclat and praise as Tony Stark , would be very fun to exploreinAvengers : DoomsdayandSecret Wars . This will finish up being a showing of nothing more than Doctor Doom ’s narcissism , ego , and other most human lineament , which make him the unadulterated successor to the humanized Thanos as the MCU ’s Modern major antagonist . Testing these demarcation will make Doctor Doom unpredictable , unreliable and very dangerous inAvengers : Doomsday , yield Downey Jr. some very different emotions to explore in the MCU .
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