Written by Amni Azizan
Edited by Izyan Nazihah
SAN DIEGO, 2nd August 2024: Marvel Studios’ mastermind Kevin Feige gave fans a surprise in the form of the return of Robert Downey Jr. in Hall H during San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) last Saturday.
Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr. as the new villain Doctor Doom | Credit: New Straits Times
Previously, Downey kicked off the franchise as the titular character Iron Man back in 2008, who then died in Avengers: Endgame (2019) to save the universe. He was one of the original six members of the Avengers. Now, Downey will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as the main antagonist Victor Von Doom, known as Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers movies.
“New mask, same task.” | Credit: Robert Downey Jr. / Instagram
Previously, it was announced that Kang the Conqueror will be the villain in the upcoming Avengers movies, played by Jonathan Majors who appeared in the Disney+ series Loki and Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023).
Additionally, the Russo brothers (Joe and Anthony Russo) will direct the upcoming Avengers movies, newly titled Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars that will be released in 2026 and 2027 respectively to wrap up Phase 6 of the MCU.
From the left: Kevin Feige, Joe Russo, Robert Downey Jr. and Anthony Russo onstage | Credit: The Star
Feige also revealed upcoming movies during Saturday’s session of the Comic-Con, such as Captain America: Brave New World (February 2025), Thunderbolts* (May 2025) and The Fantastic Four: The First Steps (July 2025).
Marvel Studios skipped last year’s convention due to the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG – AFTRA) strike that prohibited actors from promoting their work. —TBC
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