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‘Downey’s Back,’ Tom Holland Reveals How Robert Downey Jr. Shared His Marvel Return

‘Downey’s Back,’ Tom Holland Reveals How Robert Downey Jr. Shared His Marvel Return

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Tom Holland On Robert Downey Jr. Avengers: Doomsday (Photo Credit: Instagram) Robert Downey Jr. is set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom, six years after his character, Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, died in Avengers: Endgame. When it comes to Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland, the bond runs deeper than the Marvel universe. Long after the cameras stopped rolling on their shared MCU chapter, the two actors have maintained a genuine friendship, the kind that involves regular catch-ups and personal calls, not just red-carpet reunions. Tom Holland On Robert Downey Jr. Surprise Call So when one of the biggest secrets in Hollywood was finally ready to be shared, it makes sense that RDJ called his Spider-Man first. In a recent interview ahead of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Tom Holland said that Robert Downey Jr. called him and shared the news of his MCU return. “I think I hung up and said to Zendaya, ‘Downey’s back,’” Holland shared. “Yes, he just called me. In fact, I caught up with him on …

Avengers: Doomsday won’t be a let down, promises Robert Downey Jr, admits MCU ‘labored long and hard to bring it down’

Avengers: Doomsday won’t be a let down, promises Robert Downey Jr, admits MCU ‘labored long and hard to bring it down’

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Actor Robert Downey Jr says he is confident that the upcoming Marvel film Avengers: Doomsday will meet fan expectations and stresses the movie has been carefully crafted to avoid the pitfalls of following blockbusters such as Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Robert Downey Jr at Comic Con 2024 at the announcement of Avengers: Doomsday. (D23) Downey, who played Tony Stark aka Iron Man in multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films, returns to the franchise as the villain Doctor Doom in Doomsday, which will come out in theatres worldwide in December. In an interview with entertainment outlet CBR alongside the film’s co-director Joe Russo, the Oppenheimer star said the film has “landed in a place” that would satisfy audiences. “And it’s not even about how I executed it. It’s about the way it’s been structured, and the other characters,” he said. “There’s something going on in ‘Doomsday’ and forward that is literally the only antidote to: How do you not have these films be let down after an ‘Infinity War’ and an ‘Endgame?’ And boy, …

Robert Downey Jr is building Dr Doom from scratch: ‘Avengers Doomsday won’t be a let down’ | Hollywood News

Robert Downey Jr is building Dr Doom from scratch: ‘Avengers Doomsday won’t be a let down’ | Hollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 18, 2026 01:24 PM IST When it was announced that Robert Downey Jr would return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this time not as Iron Man, but as the far more complex Doctor Doom, the internet erupted with excitement. Since then, anticipation for Avengers: Doomsday has only continued to grow. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and written by Michael Waldron and Stephen McFeely, the film is among the most eagerly awaited releases of the year worldwide. ‘We have laboured long and hard’ Recently, Downey Jr opened up about the pressure of returning to the MCU in such a significant role. Speaking to Comic Book Reporter, the actor said he has been drawing inspiration from the Russo brothers’ approach to stay grounded amid the expectations. “I’m quite odd in that I try to stay as removed from a subjective experience of things as I can. So I try to think like the brothers. I try to feel like I’m in the writing room. I try to feel all that stuff. But eventually, …

Robert Downey Jr says Doctor Doom is stronger than Thanos; Marvel aims to ‘earn your trust’ with Avengers Doomsday

Robert Downey Jr says Doctor Doom is stronger than Thanos; Marvel aims to ‘earn your trust’ with Avengers Doomsday

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Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr just gave Marvel fans a thrilling glimpse into the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s next era, promising a villain that will completely redefine the franchise. The Oscar winner made a surprise appearance alongside directors Joe and Anthony Russo at a special SXSW 2026 screening of Avengers: Infinity War, quickly shifting the spotlight toward his highly anticipated turn as Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. Robert Downey Jr at Comic Con 2024 at the announcement of Avengers: Doomsday. (D23) As the crowd erupted, Robert leaned into the moment’s nostalgia, jokingly reminding everyone of his massive character pivot. “Hi, I used to play Tony [Stark] and then you lost me right after this one,” he joked. Marvel is not trying to recreate Infinity War and Endgame The momentum behind Avengers: Doomsday is building fast, but Robert Downey Jr isn’t trying to out-muscle the ghosts of Marvel’s past. Rather than trying to top Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, the team is choosing to start fresh. Speaking frankly about the massive narrative hurdle ahead …

Doomsday, Robert Downey Jr Puts Zoe Saldaña’s Highest-Grossing Actor Crown Under Threat!

Doomsday, Robert Downey Jr Puts Zoe Saldaña’s Highest-Grossing Actor Crown Under Threat!

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Avengers: Doomsday Worldwide Box Office: Robert Downey Jr’s MCU Return May Challenge Zoe Saldaña Starrer Films’ Cumulative Total ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Robert Downey Jr is officially returning to the MCU with Avengers: Doomsday, and the highly anticipated comeback could rewrite one of Hollywood’s biggest box-office records. With the fans eagerly awaiting the next Avengers movie, RDJ now has a good shot at challenging Zoe Saldaña for the title of the highest-grossing actor of all time. Keep scrolling for the deets. Zoe Saldaña’s massive lead at the worldwide box office Zoe Saldaña is the only actress to appear in all three of the all-time top 3 movies worldwide. She also sits at #1 as the top-grossing Hollywood actor, thanks to her involvement in Avatar: Fire and Ash, most recently. According to reports, the Avatar actress’s cumulative total is estimated at $15.47 billion worldwide, placing her ahead of every other actor in Hollywood history. Robert Downey Jr’s box office legacy Robert Downey Jr’s career was revived when he first landed the role of Tony …

Robert Downey Jr. takes swipe at influencers, says calling them ‘stars of the future’ is ‘horses**t’

Robert Downey Jr. takes swipe at influencers, says calling them ‘stars of the future’ is ‘horses**t’

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The debate around the rise of social media influencers as film stars has been raging for years, and now Robert Downey Jr. has joined the conversation with a sharp take. The Hollywood star recently threw shade at influencer culture, calling it “absolute horses**t” to crown influencers as the “stars of the future.” Robert Downey Jr. will soon be seen in Avengers: Doomsday. (REUTERS) Robert Downey Jr. on rise of social media influencers Recently, Robert Downey Jr. appeared on the Conversations for our Daughters podcast, where he took a subtle dig at social media influencers. The Iron Man star mentioned that “nowadays people can create celebrity without ever doing much besides rolling a phone on themselves”, adding that he doesn’t look at that as a negative thing but more as a challenge for “individuation being upped”. “Hopefully the (larger) part of the youth of – let’s just call it America for locality’s sake – is gonna say, ‘Yeah, but that’s not my thing. I want to go do something, I’m going to make something, I want …

Edges Closer To Surpassing Robert Downey Jr-Led Iron Man 2

Edges Closer To Surpassing Robert Downey Jr-Led Iron Man 2

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Project Hail Mary North America Box Office: Set To Beat Iron Man 2 ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Project Hail Mary has reportedly become the March release with the most consecutive days over $1 million at the North American box office. It is now on track to beat Iron Man’s domestic haul very soon. The film crossed the $600 million worldwide milestone and is one of the greatest sci-fi hits of the year. Keep scrolling for the deets. Project Hail Mary’s domestic total after 39 days The Ryan Gosling starrer movie showed its strong presence at the domestic box office once again on Monday. It collected $1.2 million on its 6th Monday at the box office in North America, earning the biggest Monday ever for March releases. It is a record for March releases: a movie has earned over $1 million for 39 consecutive days, beating Dune 2, Beauty and the Beast, and Zootopia. The domestic total of the film is $306.2 million. Project Hail Mary edges closer to beating Iron Man 2 Iron …

Avengers Doomsday trailer unveiled: Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom battles Thor, Chris Evans returns to wield Mjölnir

Avengers Doomsday trailer unveiled: Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom battles Thor, Chris Evans returns to wield Mjölnir

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The trailer for Marvel‘s much-awaited next Avengers film – Doomsday – was unveiled at the ongoing CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Thursday. The film, slated to release in December, marks the return of Robert Downey Jr to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). But the star isn’t Iron Man this time around. In Doomsday, he plays the villain Doctor Doom. The trailer set things up for Doom’s arrival and the return of the OG Avengers. Chris Evans plays Steve Rogers in the MCU. Avengers Doomsday trailer At CinemaCon, Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans, who played Steve Rogers in the MCU, took to the stage to unveil the trailer. Called the Trailer of Doom, this is the first major video asset from the film, offering the first official glimpse of the Russo Brothers’ return to the MCU. Deadline detailed the trailer’s major happenings. It begins with a voiceover that announces: “Something’s coming!” This is followed by a flash of light, after which the scene cuts to the first look at Robert Downey Jr. in his silver …

Avengers Nostalgia Hits Hard As Robert Downey Jr. & Chris Evans Reunite On Stage

Avengers Nostalgia Hits Hard As Robert Downey Jr. & Chris Evans Reunite On Stage

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Oscars 2026: Avengers Assembled!(Photo Credit –X) Oscars 2026: Avengers is one of the most loved franchises in Hollywood. Robert Downey Jr, who played Iron Man, and Chris Evans, who played Captain America in the MCU, reunited on stage for a short segment while presenting the Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Screenplay, and their reunion is winning hearts on social media. While Downey kickstarted the MCU with his Iron Man, Evans was also part of the OG Avengers group as Captain America. They are both set to return in the MCU in Avengers: Doomsday. RDJ will be playing Victor Von Doom, and Chris is set to play Steve Rogers once again. Avengers’ mini-reunion on the Oscars 2026 stage Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans reunited on the Oscars 2026 stage, and the latter called it the 14th anniversary of The Avengers. The Captain America star revealed that he had gifted the Iron Man actor a copy of the original Avengers script signed by the entire cast. However, RDJ was caught off guard …

Priyanka Chopra announced as presenter at Oscars 2026 alongside Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Anne Hathaway

Priyanka Chopra announced as presenter at Oscars 2026 alongside Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Anne Hathaway

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Actor Priyanka Chopra is once again joining the list of presenters for the biggest award ceremony in the world, the Oscars! On Thursday, the Academy announced additional names of stars who will present at the 98th Academy Awards ceremony. Priyanka was named alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Anne Hathaway. (Also read: Oscars 2026 full list of nominations: Sinners creates history, becomes most nominated film of all time with 16 nods) Priyanka Chopra was most recently seen in the film, The Bluff. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_11_2025_000011B) (PTI) Priyanka to present an Oscar Priyanka shared the announcement on her Instagram account as well, captioning it, “The 2026 Academy Awards.” She has previously presented an Oscar during the 2016 ceremony. Other than Priyanka, Bollywood star Deepika Padukone also presented an Oscar during the 2023 ceremony, the same year when RRR won Best Original Song for Naatu Naatu. Additionally, Priyanka has also presented at the prestigious Golden Globe Awards as well as the Primetime Emmy Awards in the past. More presenters at the Oscars Some of the other presenters at this …