Marvel Studios announced on social media on Saturday that Robert Downey Jr. will be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Downey is gearing up for his dramatic return to the MCU, this time as the notorious supervillain Doctor Victor Von Doom, Marvel Studios revealed on Instagram. post Downey will star in Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release in May 2026, and Avengers: Secret Wars, scheduled for release in May 2027. The announcement also revealed that Avengers: Doomsday will be directed by the Russo brothers, who have worked on Marvel hits such as Endgame.
“Announced in Hall H: The Russo Brothers will return as directors for Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday, starring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. May 2026 in theaters only. #SDCC,” Marvel Studios wrote. (RELATED: “Oh My God, You're the Worst”: Robert Downey Jr. Reveals Memorable Conversation with Co-Star)
The news was first announced during Comic-Con 2024's famed Hall H panel on Saturday, when director brothers Joe and Anthony Russo announced that the MCU will soon feature one of its most iconic supervillains, and that the villain will be played by none other than one of the franchise's most beloved actors.
“Robert Downey Jr. surprises Hall H with announcement that he'll be returning to the MCU as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release in May 2026.” Marvel Studios I have written In another post.
Downey posted a photo to Instagram of himself wearing a green suit and holding onto his new villain's mask. “New mask, same job,” the actor captioned it. post.
