Downey Jr. shares Doctor Doom Halloween art ahead of Avengers: Doomsday
The Instagram post parodies It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, with Ben Grimm handing Doctor Doom a rock instead of candy.
Robert Downey Jr. marked Halloween with a piece of artwork on Instagram that places Doctor Doom inside a scene modelled on It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, according to screenrant.com. The post comes ahead of Avengers: Doomsday, in which the actor plays the Marvel character.
The image shows Doctor Doom trick-or-treating alongside three costumed figures that resemble the masked Latverian Witches. In the artwork, Ben Grimm hands Doctor Doom a rock in place of candy.
Avengers: Doomsday is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026.
From Iron Man to Doctor Doom
Downey Jr. played Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man, beginning with 2008's Iron Man, and the character died in 2019's Avengers: Endgame. His casting as Doctor Doom was announced during Marvel Studios' Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2024.
The Russo brothers previously directed Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.
Quick answers
When is Avengers: Doomsday released?
The film is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026.
Who directs Avengers: Doomsday?
Anthony and Joe Russo direct the film.
Who plays Doctor Doom?
Robert Downey Jr. plays Doctor Doom.