Marvel return for Robert Downey Jr in Avengers Doomsday

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Marvel return for Robert Downey Jr in Avengers Doomsday

Robert Downey Jr is returning to the Marvel superhero world after five years – but not to the Iron Man role which launched the blockbuster franchise.

The actor will make his comeback as Dr Victor Von *****, a prominent villain in the comic books which spawned the popular film series.

Downey Jr will appear in Avengers: Doomsday, which is due to be released in May 2026, and a further instalment titled Secret Wars a year later.

Stars joining the Marvel franchise were unveiled at the Comic **** event in San Diego.

Downey Jr appeared on stage concealed behind Dr *****’s iconic mask and green cloak before unveiling himself to fans.

Speaking to reporters, he said: “I like playing complicated characters.”

The 59-year-old was instrumental in launching the Marvel movie universe, starring in its first film Iron Man in 2008.

He last appeared in a Marvel film in 2019’s Avengers: End Game.

The ********* actor won an Oscar for his role in Oppenheimer earlier this year.

Marvel is set to release a further three films in 2025 before Avengers returns to big screens.

Captain America: Brave New World will see Harrison Ford replace the late William Hurt as General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross.

Florence Pugh will take on a leading role in Thunderbolts, while Pedro Pascal will make his Marvel debut in The Fantastic 4: First Steps.

Disney’s Marvel movie series have generated $30bn (£23.3bn) in box office takings – the first franchise to do so – but profits have slowed in recent years.

However, the

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, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, has offered the chance of a potential revival – making $96m on its opening day on Friday.

Last year,

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– who played villain Kang the Conqueror – following his conviction for assaulting his girlfriend.

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