(The fact thatJoe&Anthony Russoare returning to helm bothAvengersfilmsfurther supports that argument.)
And he brought up Victor Von Doom.
I looked up this character and I was like, ‘Wow.’
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Later, Kevin goes, ‘Lets get Victor Von Doom right.
Let’s get that right.'"
This seemingly confirms that Downey is playing Victor Von Doom,and I feel this was the right choice.
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We can hear that black heart beating.
The fact thatthere were actual comics to back this uponly fueled said speculation.
Keeping Downey as Von Doomalso means that Iron Man’s heroic sacrifice inAvengers: Endgamewon’t be cheapened.
Movies are different, as they can progress in a way that most comics don’t.
Downey Jr. is simply following in that trend.
Avengers: Doomsdaypremieres in U.S. theaters in May 2026, whileAvengers: Secret Warswill premiere in May 2027.
