Yes, you heard it right! The beloved Robert Downey Jr. renowned for portraying the superhero character Iron Man, is making his return to Marvel movies in the upcoming Avengers movie, officially titled Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.

But this time, there’s a twist – he won’t be returning as the superhero Iron Man. Instead, in an alternate multiverse timeline, he will be appearing as a supervillain, Dr. Doom.

Marvel made this exciting announcement a few hours ago during their marquee panel at Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC 2024). Fans were thrilled when Robert Downey Jr. took the stage, revealing his mask and striking his iconic pose to announce that he will be playing Dr. Doom.

This unexpected news has delighted fans of the Oscar-winning actor. The new Avengers movies are officially slated for release in May 2026 and May 2027, respectively.

“New mask, same task.”

Robert Downey Jr. surprises Hall H to announce his return to the MCU as Doctor Doom. pic.twitter.com/j1SEjzse3p

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 28, 2024