In nine films, Robert Downey Jr. played Tony Stark and his alter ego Iron Man. In the next Avengers film, he becomes the main villain Doctor Doom.
During a panel discussion at Comic-Con in San Diego, everyone on stage was wearing masks reminiscent of Doctor Doom, one of the biggest villains in the Marvel universe.
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The surprise and not least the jubilation among the fans present was great when Robert Downey Jr. hid behind one of the masks – and it became clear that he will play the role of Dr. Victor von Doom.
- I like to play complex roles, said Downey Jr. from the stage.
The character Iron Man died in “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019. The Avengers films have been a huge success. On the list of the highest-grossing films in history, we find no less than three of them: “Endgame” takes second place – only beaten by “Avatar”, while “Infinity War” (2018) is in sixth place and the film simply called “The Avengers » (2012), is in tenth place.
In a clip shown from the stage at the fair, Ford’s character could be seen turning into the red Hulk.
- I am happy and proud to become a member of the Marvel universe, said the legendary actor, last seen in “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”.
It happens in the film “Avengers: Doomsday”, which is scheduled to premiere in May 2026.
Director brothers Anthony and Joe Russo are also back, and in addition to the Avengers films “Doomsday” and “Secret Wars”, they are responsible for “Fantastic Four: First Steps”. There, it is Harrison Ford who will play the role of the antagonist Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, after the previous holder of the role, William Hurt, died in 2022.