Enthusiasm surrounding ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ is reaching fever pitch as fans eagerly await the assembly of Marvel’s iconic heroes, both old and new. Robert Downey Jr. is set to reprise his role as Doctor Doom in the MCU. Recent reports suggest that the initial look, teaser, or trailer for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ will be unveiled soon, premiering alongside another highly anticipated blockbuster.
According to multiple sources, the premiere of the Robert Downey Jr.-led footage will be exclusive to theaters with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ on December 19. However, Marvel Studios has not yet confirmed these rumors.
Confirmed cast members include Pedro Pascal, Chris Hemsworth, Channing Tatum, Vanessa Kirby, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Wyatt Russell, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Simu Liu, Florence Pugh, Kelsey Grammer, Lewis Pullman, Danny Ramirez, Joseph Quinn, David Harbour, Winston Duke, Hannah John-Kamen, Tom Hiddleston, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, and James Marsden. These actors have previously appeared in significant Marvel projects such as ‘The Fantastic Four,’ ‘Thunderbolts,’ ‘Black Panther,’ and ‘X-Men.’
Rumors also suggest potential cameo appearances from Jeremy Renner, Tom Holland, Hayley Atwell, Benedict Wong, Chris Evans, and Ryan Reynolds.
The glimpse of Doctor Doom was first shown in ‘The Fantastic Four.’ The film follows four astronauts—Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Ben Grimm, and Johnny Storm—who gain superpowers after exposure to cosmic rays. They become Earth’s protectors. Meanwhile, Reed and Sue prepare to become parents, but events take a dramatic turn when Earth faces destruction by Galactus. They also discover their newborn son, Franklin, possesses immense powers.
The Fantastic Four ultimately saves the world by defeating Galactus. The scene fast forwards four years, showing Sue and her son. After Sue leaves the room, she is shocked to find Franklin with a green-cloaked figure holding an iron mask. Although the identity of the mysterious figure hasn’t been confirmed, it is speculated to be Doctor Doom.
The scene ends with the message, ‘The Fantastic Four will return in Avengers: Doomsday.’ This implies that Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Ben Grimm, and Johnny Storm will play vital roles in future Marvel movies, battling against Doctor Doom.