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There are many things for MCU fans to be excited about this year at Comic-Con as Marvel announced many new updates on upcoming films. Apart from updates onThe Fantastic Four: First Steps(which is the latest title) andThunderbolts*, the highlight was Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the franchise but as Doctor Doom.
The actor was announced as the villain for the upcomingAvengers: DoomsdayandSecret Warsfilms. The penultimate film in the Multiverse Saga is rumored to have multiple heroes, with as many as sixty Marvel heroes joining the fold, including Ryan Gosling and Henry Cavill’s rumored appearances as Ghost Rider and Captain Britain.
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The hierarchy in the Marvel universe is about to change. After a well-needed bounce back to the franchise withDeadpool & Wolverine, the MCU is now back with new announcements at Comic-Con.Kevin Feigeannounced that the Russos would be returning to direct the next twoAvengersfilms, titledDoomsdayandSecret Wars.
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However, the highlight of the day had to be the reveal thatIron Manstar Robert Downey Jr. woud be returning to the MCU as Doctor Doom inAvengers: Doomsday. The films would reportedly be based on theSecret Warsstoryline from the comics, with multiple superheroes joining the fold.
With as many as 60 heroes and teams rumored to appear, the film is set to be packed with more people thanInfinity WarandEndgame. The rumored appearances also include Captain Britain and Ghost Rider, who is rumored to be played by Henry Cavill and Ryan Gosling respectively (viaMyTimeToShineHello)
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Though Cavill already made an MCU appearance recently, the actor wished to play Captain Britain (viaTHR) and it has widely been rumored that he will be joining the MCU. Gosling, on the other hand, has been rumored to either play Nova or Ghost Rider, with the latter being theactor’s favorite.
Robert Downey Jr. And The Russos Have a Huge Task At Hand WithAvengers 5
The Russoshave proved their track record for handling a huge roster of superheroes in films likeAvengers: Infinity WarandEndgame. Both films reportedly earned more than $2 billion at the box office, with the latter being the highest-grossing film of all time for a brief period before being surpassed by anAvatarre-release.
With the duo returning to helm the next twoAvengersfilms andRobert Downey Jr.returning to play Doctor Doom, the trio have a huge task at hand. Handling the multiverse while also positioning Doctor Doom as the main antagonist, without Downey Jr.’s legacy as Iron Man being tarnished is the perfect recipe for disaster which they have to avoid.
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The film will reportedly also see the Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, Deadpool, Wolverine, and more A-list heroes and teams. The Russos themselves have called the comic book storyline the most ambitious one to date (viaVariety),
When we directed ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ we really believed it was the end for us in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That four-movie run was incredible, and it left us creatively spent. [Since then, we have found a] very special story…it’s the biggest story that Marvel comics ever told. It’s the reason that Anthony and I are standing up here.
While the passion seems to be strong with the duo, it is still a humungous task for the duo to make sure the films deliver and hopefully, not tarnish Marvel’s legacy.
Avengers: Doomsdaywill be out in cinemas in May 2026 whileSecret Warswill be out in May 2027.
Nishanth A
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
