Fans on the internet went berserk after Marvel officially announced Academy Award winner Robert Downey Jr's return to its cinematic universe. Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr who is known for portraying Iron Man in Marvel movies parted ways after the death of his character in Avengers Endgame. It was Robert Downey Jr's character Iron Man who snatched the gauntlet from Thanos. Ever since Robert Downey Jr's farewell from the Marvel Universe, fans around the world kept on demanding the American comic giants to rope him again. And, guess what, Robert Downey Jr will be returning to the MCU Cinematic universe but this time he will be the supervillain- Dr. Doom.
For the unversed, the announcement of Robert Downey Jr returning to the MCU as Dr. Doom was done during San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Downey will be seen in the movie 'Avengers Doomsday'. Now, the question arises who is Dr. Doom and what are his superpowers? Below is all about Dr. Doom-
Who is Dr. Doom & what are his powers?
As per reports, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, the fifth major crossover movie from Marvel will now be titled Avengers: Doomsday. Avengers: Doomsday will be focused on classic villain Victor von Doom. Talking about who is Dr. Doom aka Victor von Doom, he will be a major threat to several heroes in the Marvel Universe. Dr Doom is an arch-rival to The Fantastic Four and the true nemesis of Reed Richards' Mister Fantastic.
It is expected that RDJ's darker variant of Iron Man becomes Dr Doom in another timeline. Going by the Marvel comics, Doctor Doom is depicted as the monarch of Latveria whose goal is to bring order to humanity through world conquest.
Doctor Doom's power is magic, intelligence, and skills. He is one of the most powerful sorcerers to ever live. Sorcerer Supreme himself taught him the ways of the mystic arts so his mastery of magic is inane. He combines magic and technology to do devastating damage.
As per reports, Dr. Doom will first be seen in the upcoming Fantastic Four movie slated to be released in 2025.