The digital release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps gave fans their first clear look at Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. This intimidating villain from Latveria is a highly anticipated addition to the MCU, especially with his upcoming appearance in Avengers: Doomsday. As the main villain of the Multiverse Saga, Victor von Doom’s plans for the MCU are mostly a secret, but the official summary for Doomsday suggests he will “unleash a cascading crisis” throughout the Multiverse.
Fans are currently discussing the look of Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday event. Previous attempts to bring the character to life on screen haven’t been well-received, and many criticized their designs. However, the post-credits scene in The Fantastic Four: First Steps eased those worries by offering a fantastic initial glimpse of the masked villain.
The scene takes place four years after the events of the movie, and follows directly from the end of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. It shows Sue Storm (played by Vanessa Kirby) reading a bedtime story to her son, Franklin Richards. When Sue briefly leaves to get another book, she returns to find Franklin is no longer on the couch. Instead, he’s with none other than Doctor Doom himself.
Even though Doom’s face isn’t visible, he’s shown holding his mask. This confirms that Avengers: Doomsday will avoid a disliked pattern in the MCU by not relying on nanotechnology to create the villain’s suit.
Examining the scene more carefully, we see Franklin reaching out and touching Doctor Doom’s face, which suggests he might be subtly influencing Doom to alter his appearance. Notably, The Fantastic Four director Matt Shakman has confirmed that Robert Downey Jr. was physically inside the Doctor Doom suit during this moment.
In Avengers: Doomsday, Doctor Doom seems to be targeting Franklin Richards. It appears he wants to harness Franklin’s Power Cosmic as part of his ambitious plan to control the Multiverse.
The post-credits scene offers a complete view of Doctor Doom’s hood and cape, staying true to the comics. It’s likely his entire costume contains advanced, hidden technology.
After the intimidating appearance of Doctor Doom in the scene after the credits, Robert Downey Jr. will reprise his role as the villain in Avengers: Doomsday. He’ll be joined by many familiar faces from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Anthony Mackie (as Sam Wilson), Florence Pugh (as Yelena Belova), Pedro Pascal (as Reed Richards), Vanessa Kirby (as Sue Storm), Simu Liu (as Shang-Chi), and Chris Hemsworth (as Thor).
Avengers: Doomsday is set to premiere in theaters on December 18, 2026.
Why Doctor Doom Is the MCU’s Most Dangerous Threat in ‘Avengers Doomsday’
Avengers: Doomsday needs to really showcase Doctor Doom as a powerful and frightening villain, as this film is his first major introduction to audiences.
Even though Robert Downey Jr.’s version of Doom hasn’t been featured much in the Multiverse Saga, he’s a more frightening villain because he has no connection to Earth-616’s heroes. This means he won’t hesitate to do anything – even eliminate popular characters – to get his way. This is a key difference from Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War, whose goal was simply to collect the Infinity Stones.
Official Avengers: Doomsday promotional artwork gave fans the clearest view yet of Robert Downey Jr.’s take on Doctor Doom, suggesting it will closely resemble the comic book version and feature surprising twists. With the story summary now confirming that this Doctor Doom from the MCU is skilled in both science and magic, he’s shaping up to be a formidable enemy – one that will be incredibly difficult to overcome, even for the combined power of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.
Furthermore, the upcoming Doomsday event will feature the X-Men battling alongside Doom, implying that a truly massive team – including the Mutants, Fantastic Four, and both Avengers groups – is necessary to defeat such a formidable enemy. This really emphasizes just how dangerous Doom has become. With Franklin Richards at his side, willingly or not, Doom seems completely unbeatable in Avengers: Doomsday.
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