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Internet Reacts as Robert Downey Jr. Turns Doctor Doom in Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Debut

The teaser shows Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and brings back Chris Evans as Captain America, with crossovers from X-Men, Fantastic Four and Thunderbolts.

  • On Thursday, Marvel Studios unveiled the first full-length trailer for 'Avengers: Doomsday' at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, revealing founding MCU member Robert Downey Jr. in his new role as the iconic villain Doctor Doom.
  • Directors Joe and Anthony Russo return to helm the film, which marks Chris Evans' triumphant comeback as Steve Rogers alongside a sprawling cast from the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and the New Avengers.
  • Footage shown to attendees featured Thor confronting Doctor Doom, who catches the magical hammer Mjolnir with his bare hands. The teaser warns, "Something's coming. Something we may not be able to deter."
  • Marvel also announced 'Infinity Vision,' a new theater screen certification for theatrical presentations. 'Avengers: Doomsday' releases December 18, 2026, the same day as 'Dune: Part Three.'
  • The film acts as the first half of a two-part story, with 'Avengers: Secret Wars' scheduled for December 17, 2027. These back-to-back tentpoles will conclude the MCU's Multiverse Saga.
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The Wrap broke the news in United States on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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