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Robert Downey Jr. hails Avengers: Doomsday as ‘fantastic’, says it may ‘redeem’ the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Robert Downey Jr. hails Avengers: Doomsday as ‘fantastic’, says it may ‘redeem’ the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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The excitement surrounding Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday keeps growing thanks to interesting information from its cast members and directors which provide more reasons for fans to be excited about this movie. Following the release of the movie’s trailer at the San Diego Comic-Con 2026, which prompted many discussions, Robert Downey Jr., as well as directors Joe and Anthony Russo, have now revealed their first impressions of the highly-anticipated superhero movie. Robert Downey Jr. praises Avengers: Doomsday, Russo Brothers reveal the moment Doctor Doom came alive. (Getty Images via AFP) Robert Downey Jr. believes Avengers: Doomsday could be a turning point In his recent interview with Entertainment Weekly following the San Diego Comic Con 2026, Robert Downey Jr. mentioned that he has seen a preliminary version of the movie Avengers: Doomsday and was quite impressed. “It is absolutely fantastic,” said the Academy Award-winner when asked about his initial reaction, before adding, “I think we may redeem ourselves yet.” Russo Brothers recall hearing Doctor Doom’s voice for the first time In another interview with People, directors Joe …

Ryan Reynolds crashes SDCC panel as Deadpool to beg for Avengers: Doomsday role, Robert Downey Jr shuts him down

Ryan Reynolds crashes SDCC panel as Deadpool to beg for Avengers: Doomsday role, Robert Downey Jr shuts him down

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Actor Ryan Reynolds is well aware of how to command attention. At Marvel Studios’ grand presentation at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, he made a surprise entrance in a Deadpool costume to get the Russo Brothers to add Deadpool in Avengers: Doomsday. The conversation with Robert Downey Jr. and Paul Rudd was highly entertaining for the Hall H crowd as Marvel Studios unveiled an exclusive preview of the Avengers: Doomsday trailer for the audiences which was different from the online trailer released on July 20. Ryan Reynolds surprises SDCC as Deadpool, asks for Avengers: Doomsday role; RDJ has perfect comeback. Deadpool makes an appearance at Hall H The panel of Marvel Studios was filled with significant announcements, castings and showings of exclusive footage before Ryan Reynolds made his entry on stage in a brand-new Deadpool grey suit. Reynolds remained in character and jokingly campaigned to have Deadpool in Avengers: Doomsday. The first person that he spoke to was Paul Rudd who plays Ant-Man, referring to one of the funniest moments left unresolved from Deadpool & …

Robert Downey Jr’s Film Enjoys Record-Breaking Response In Just 12 Hours!

Robert Downey Jr’s Film Enjoys Record-Breaking Response In Just 12 Hours!

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Avengers: Doomsday Worldwide Box Office Pre-Sales Update( Photo Credit – Instagram/YouTube ) Avengers: Doomsday launched a new trailer yesterday, and it shattered the internet, amping up the buzz even more. It offered a glimpse of Doctor Doom’s immense power, and Robert Downey Jr.’s MCU return, reuniting with the OGs, is showing its impact at the box office. The film earned record numbers in just half a day, with tickets sold out five months before release during pre-sales. Keep scrolling for the deets. The film’s trailer showed the characters appearing in Doomsday and included most of the clips that leaked online. The biggest highlights were Doctor Doom stopping Stormbreaker with his two fingers and Thor reuniting with Steve Rogers. Over the years, MCU has given the fans many memorable moments, and they love the characters and to see them back in a grand crossover like this after Endgame is a huge thing. Avengers: Doomsday’s pre-sales kick off with a bang! According to reports from Sacnilk, Avengers: Doomsday kicked off its box-office run with a bang and …

Avengers Doomsday trailer: The MCU, X-Men and Avengers join forces for a face-off with Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom

Avengers Doomsday trailer: The MCU, X-Men and Avengers join forces for a face-off with Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom

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Avengers Doomsday trailer: Marvel has finally dropped the highly anticipated trailer of their upcoming release, Avengers Doomsday! Nearly all the heroes of the MCU multiverse are here to join forces as they prepare to face their common villain: Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr, marking his Marvel return. Avengers Doomsday trailer: Nearly every member of the MCU are here to join forces for one last battle. About the trailer The trailer gave fans a glimpse of Chris Hemsworth’s Thor fighting Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom for the first time. But it is clear that Doom easily has the upper hand over Thor. He then spoke to the newly assembled Avengers, telling them to work together so that they do not lose their members in vain. The multiverse-swapping instalment also revealed the reunion with Chris Evans’ Captain America, who makes his long-awaited return to the MCU after Avengers: Endgame. Characters from X-Men (Professor X, Magneto, Cyclops, Mystique, and Gambit), The Fantastic Four, along with Loki, Shang-Chi, and the warriors of Wakanda, are also back this …

Robert Downey Jr stuns as as Doctor Doom; Chris Evans wields Thor’s Mjolnir

Robert Downey Jr stuns as as Doctor Doom; Chris Evans wields Thor’s Mjolnir

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4 min readUpdated: Jul 20, 2026 07:56 PM IST Marvel Studios has released the first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, the most anticipated film of 2026 and the first Avengers movie since Endgame in 2019. The trailer, which dropped on Monday, gave audiences their first extended look at Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, the return of Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, and the collision of three distinct Marvel universes on a scale the franchise has never attempted before. The trailer opens with Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, green-hooded and metal-faced, preparing to invade the multiverse. It is the first time audiences are seeing the actor in extended footage as the villain, having previously appeared only briefly and without his face shown in the post-credits scene of last year’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Patrick Stewart’s Professor Xavier is shown looking out of his X-Mansion window as a bright flash of light signals the arrival of trouble. “Something’s coming, something we may not be able to deter. Before this day is done, we will be faced with …

‘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 …