Official Avengers: Doomsday promo art unveiled a new Doctor Doom suit, giving fans a potential first glimpse at Robert Downey Jr.'s menacing Phase 6 villain. Victor von Doom will wreak havoc in Avengers: Doomsday as he is expected to go up against a plethora of heroes, including the Avengers, New Avengers, Fantastic Four, and the X-Men. While not much is known about Doom's plans for the Multiverse, Doomsday will reportedly copy Avengers: Infinity War's main character twist for Doctor Doom, meaning he will be the twisted hero in the crossover movie's story.
Doctor Doom's design is one of the highly anticipated reveals for Avengers: Doomsday, especially after the Disney Blockbuster Consumer Products panel in May 2025 showed what Doom might look like on the big screen. With Doomsday set to be released in December 2026, a potential first look was revealed in a recent Disney event in China. Promotional art for Avengers: Doomsday displayed at the Disney 2026 Merchandise Expo in China showed a brand-new Doctor Doom design, providing fans a potential look at Robert Downey Jr.'s MCU villain:
It's worth noting that this is a completely new Doctor Doom design, unlike the one the studio used at the Disney Blockbuster Consumer Products panel earlier this May.
The full look at Disney's promotional banner in the Greater China Consumer Products Showcase 2026 can be seen below, providing glimpses at Buzz Lightyear, Judy from Zootopia 2, Mickey Mouse, and The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Interestingly, the Spider-Man design shown at the May 2025 panel (which is still the same one used for this expo) was old promotional art unrelated to the movies. This means there is a good chance that this promo art of Doctor Doom could still not be the final version that fans will see in Avengers: Doomsday.
Directed by the Russo Brothers, Avengers: Doomsday brings together a plethora of heroes in a Multiversal conflict against Doctor Doom. The Phase 6 movie has 61 confirmed and rumored MCU stars, including Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Pedro Pascal, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, and Vanessa Kirby. Avengers: Doomsday is set to premiere in theaters on December 18, 2026.
Why Doctor Doom's Armor Is Crucial to Avengers: Doomsday's Plot
Doctor Doom's armor is an essential element for the character since it holds many secrets and serves as the key to his whole repertoire. In Marvel Comics, Doom's armor is made of titanium, magically forged and enhanced with technological advancements, making him a formidable foe to the Fantastic Four.
The brand-new Avengers: Doomsday promo video from the same expo in China hinted that Robert Downey Jr.'s version of Doctor Doom has ties to magic, similar to his Variant in 2025's One World Under Doom comic book (via Marvel), where he became the Sorcerer Supreme.
Given that Doom is already a genius, it's safe to assume that his Doctor Doom armor in the MCU will be infused with advanced weaponry, making him invincible against heavy attacks and much stronger elements. It's also possible that his armor may be infused with vibranium or adamantium.
The addition of magic within the suit makes Doom even more dangerous. He could place an impenetrable magical barrier around the armor, making it hard for the heroes to attack him head-on.
With the combined might of Doom's intellect and magic's involvement, it seems that the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and the X-Men have their work cut out for them in Avengers: Doomsday.
