Robert Downey Jr.: Doctor Doom's Plan in Avengers: Doomsday Far More Evil Than Fans Expect
The actor told Empire that whatever fans think Doctor Doom is planning in Avengers: Doomsday, they should multiply it ten times. The film opens December 18, 2026.
Robert Downey Jr. said that Doctor Doom's plans in Avengers: Doomsday are far more evil than fans expect, according to an interview with Empire published on November 12, 2026. The actor, who plays Doctor Doom, told the outlet that whatever fans think Doom is planning, they should multiply it ten times.
Downey Jr. did not reveal the details of Doom's plan. His comments come as anticipation builds for the film, which is set to release in theaters on December 18, 2026.
Doom's role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been building through recent appearances. A previous trailer had Sue Storm describe Victor as the smartest guy in every room, and Doom has been confirmed as the ruler of Latveria on Earth-828.
Earlier, Doctor Doom first appeared in Fantastic Four: First Steps. He also appeared to capture Mark Ruffalo's Hulk in the post-credits scene of Avengers: Endgame Encore, and was shown resurrecting Wanda Maximoff in the post-credits scene of the VisionQuest finale.
Avengers: Doomsday marks a major shift for Downey Jr., whose Iron Man made a heroic sacrifice in the MCU over seven years before this article.
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When does Avengers: Doomsday release in theaters?
Avengers: Doomsday releases in theaters on December 18, 2026.
Who plays Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday?
Robert Downey Jr. plays Doctor Doom in the film.
What did Robert Downey Jr. say about Doctor Doom's plan?
He said Doctor Doom's plans are far more evil than fans expect and that they should multiply whatever they think he is planning by ten times.