While everyone’s buzzing about the new Deadpool & Wolverine project, there’s another Marvel story that’s grabbing attention, thanks to an exciting announcement at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.
The four-day event was packed with newsworthy moments, from Chris Hemsworth hinting at his return as Thor to Kamala Harris sending a video message during a The Simpsons panel. But the most jaw-dropping moment came when Robert Downey Jr. made a surprise appearance, revealing he’ll be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Downey, who famously played Iron Man, caused a stir by unveiling a mask that confirmed he’ll be playing Doctor Doom in the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday. “I like to play complicated characters,” he told the cheering crowd, sparking massive excitement.
Fans were ecstatic about Downey’s casting as one of Marvel’s iconic villains, and this news made them reminisce about the previously planned Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. That film, which was supposed to star Jonathan Majors as the main villain Kang, is now on hold because Marvel has parted ways with Majors following his assault conviction.
With the announcement of Doomsday replacing The Kang Dynasty, many fans are speculating about Majors’s reaction to Downey’s return. Comments on social media include speculation on how Majors might feel seeing his spot taken by Downey and some even suggesting that his downfall should be studied.
“This was literally the only way to replace Jonathan Majors’ loss,” one fan commented about Downey’s comeback. Despite the buzz around Majors, Marvel is moving forward with Doomsday, set to release in May 2026. The film will also feature the Fantastic Four, adding even more star power and shifting focus away from the Kang storyline.
