The first official look at Avengers: Doomsday crew merchandise showcased a menacing look at Doctor Doom. After portraying Iron Man for over a decade in the MCU, Robert Downey Jr. is set to return to the Marvel brand to portray the sinister villain, Victor Von Doom (aka Dr. Doom), in Avengers 5. While plot details are still being kept under wraps, Dr. Doom is expected to wreak havoc against Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the X-Men in a clash poised to unravel throughout the Multiverse.
Ahead of Avengers: Doomsday, the hype surrounding Dr. Doom is at an all-time high, but not much is known about the villain's design and motivations behind his looming attack. In May 2025, a behind-the-scenes photo of Robert Downey Jr. hinted at his version of Doom's damaged face, which could mirror the character's disfigured visage from the comics. Now, more hints about Doctor Doom's design emerged online via a new video from the MCU veteran.
In a video posted by Good Morning America (GMA), Robert Downey Jr. shared an adorable message toward Ironheart stars Dominique Thorne and Anthony Ramos ahead of their series' premiere on Disney+.
During the video, the actor showed off his Avengers: Doomsday production cap, spotlighting a look at a comic-accurate version of Doctor Doom:
A closer look shows Doctor Doom's complete menacing presence. While this is not yet an official reveal of Downey Jr.'s version of the villain, this could provide a hint of the live-action design that Marvel Studios wants to achieve for the upcoming Phase 6 movie.
The Doctor Doom image from the official Avengers: Doomsday merch appears to be inspired by the villain's design from the Silver Age of Marvel Comics:
The villain's design from the Silver Age shows off his classic green and silver armor, a metal mask, and his hooded cape:
It is still unknown when Marvel Studios will unveil the first official look at Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom. With production still ongoing, combined with Avengers: Doomsday's release date being pushed to December 2026, a special reveal might not happen soon.
What To Expect in Doctor Doom's MCU Debut in Avengers 5
It's no secret that Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom is at the center of Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, considering that Disney already revealed the villain as the surprising face of the Avengers franchise.
With Doom at the forefront, his role could be quite similar to Thanos' predicament in Avengers: Infinity War, where he saw himself as the hero in his own story while the actual heroes (the Avengers) try to stop him.
Past rumors already claimed that Doctor Doom will do whatever it takes to win in Avengers 5. He will utilize a secret weapon (in the form of Sentinels) to battle the X-Men, and he could even use his likeness to Tony Stark as an advantage to trick some of Earth's Mightiest Heroes.
With an intelligent and formidable villain like Doctor Doom, a clash of epic proportions is in the cards for Avengers: Doomsday. Early signs suggest that he could be a challenging foe to beat, leading to his potential victory and setting the stage for an unexpected new status quo in Avengers: Secret Wars.
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