'Iron Man' Robert Downey Jr. returns to Marvel movies but as deadly villain. Details here

Robert Downey Jr., who is known for the poignant portrayal of Iron Man in Avengers movies, is all set to return to Marvel's fold. According to details emerged from Marvel's panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Robert Downey Jr. will play the role of crooked supervillain "Doctor Doom" in Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Downey Jr. bagged Academy award at Oscars 2024 for Best Supporting Actor in Oppenheimer for a negative role.

The return of Robert Downey Jr. to MCU has shocked fans as Downey Jr.'s iconic character Iron Man died after decimating the notorious Thanos in 2019-release "Avengers: Endgame".



While there is no doubt about Downey Jr.'s acting prowess and acumen to pull off the greatest villain of Marvel -- "Doctor Doom", some fans are emotional about Iron Man's return.

Marvel Studios kicked off its return to San Diego Comic-Con with dancing Deadpool variants and a choir for a panel that included news about the next two “Avengers” films and surprise guests, including Harrison Ford.

Among the surprises: Robert Downey Jr. would return to Marvel's films, but not as Iron Man. He'll play the villain Victor Von Doom, or Doctor Doom, in one of the upcoming “Avengers” movies.

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said that due to this weekend's success of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe had now topped $30 billion in box-office earnings. In a nod to a scene in the movie, a choir sang Madonna's “Like a Prayer” before Feige spoke.

“Deadpool & Wolverine,” released Thursday, has already broken one record and could shatter more in its opening weekend. Feige used Saturday's panel to chart the course ahead for the MCU, revealing Ford's character in the next “Captain America” film and revealing “Avengers: Secret Wars and “Avengers: Doomsday” as the titles of the next two films in the epic superhero team-up series.

Feige said all the actors introduced Saturday would appear in the upcoming “Avengers” movies, which will be directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. The brothers guided the “Avengers” franchise through its sprawling storyline capped by “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019.

FAQs

Q1. Who played the role of Iron Man in Avengers movies?
A1. Robert Downey Jr. played the role of Iron Man in Avengers movies.

Q2. What role Robert Downey Jr. will play in Marvel movies?
A2. Among the surprises: Robert Downey Jr. would return to Marvel's films, but not as Iron Man. He'll play the villain Victor Von Doom, or Doctor Doom, in one of the upcoming “Avengers” movies.