Marvel Entertainment released a new Latveria-focused video showing Doctor Doom introducing his home country to the public. In Marvel lore, Latveria is a fictional Eastern European nation ruled by Doctor Doom, located in the Banat region of Europe. It is described as a technologically advanced country that highlights Doom's creations, including robotics, advanced weaponry, and tech exports. Ahead of Doctor Doom's role as the big bad in Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel is going all-in to make sure the general public is aware of the villain's importance.
Marvel's official YouTube page released a brand-new episode of Marvel Superheroes: What The--?! showing Doctor Doom providing a guided tour of the festivities and history of the kingdom of Latveria.
The four-minute video showed a stop-motion animated sketch of Doctor Doom explaining the benefits of having a vacation in Doomstadt, Latveria. Doom made a compelling pitch for why Latveria is the perfect vacation destination, describing the country as "superhero-free" and saying everyone is safe under his rule. The video also showed a glimpse of his Doombots, noting that they are "always on their guard."
The video showed some of the "amenities" of Latveria, such as Lake Doom. Namor and the Talokans can be seen attacking Latveria as well, with Doom sacrificing his tourists as prisoners for the underwater nation. Other attractions include a theme park called Doomland, a comedy club, and the chance to join the annual Doomsday Festival.
At the end of the video, Doom offered time-loop vacations for the guests so their trip "never has to end."
Fans can watch the video below:
While this video is a parody, its release timing is interesting given the imminent debut of Avengers: Doomsday later this year.
Robert Downey Jr. is set to make his MCU comeback as Victor von Doom in Doomsday. Joining him in the cast are the likes of Florence Pugh, Simu Liu, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Chris Hemsworth, and many more. Avengers: Doomsday is set to premiere in theaters on December 18.
The MCU's Latveria Is Expected To Be a Major Location in Avengers: Doomsday
The Fantastic Four: First Steps included a major Doctor Doom Easter egg: a seat labeled "Latveria" during the United Nations-style summit aimed at convincing countries to help the team deal with the threat of Galactus. The empty seat for Latveria suggests that Victor von Doom exists in Earth-828 and has no interest in helping the famed superhero team.
Doctor Doom eventually appeared in the post-credits scene, confirming that he wants Franklin Richards (potentially for his evil plans for the Multiverse). Not much is known about Doom's backstory, but key flashback sequences could showcase Latveria in Doomsday. Moreover, the mystery country could be the site of the movie's final battle, where the Avengers could come face-to-face with Doom for a final confrontation for the Multiverse.
Meanwhile, in Avengers: Secret Wars, the film's rumored Battleworld plot could show Doom's perfect vision for Latveria, showing how mighty and powerful his home country really is. This could also be the site where unruly heroes are imprisoned in his dungeon.
