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**Robert Downey Jr. Revealed as Doctor Doom in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ at Disney Expo**
**Shanghai, China – September 11, 2025** – Marvel fans are buzzing after promotional material seemingly confirming Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal of Doctor Doom in the upcoming film “Avengers: Doomsday” was unveiled at the Walt Disney Studios Marketing Expo in Shanghai.
According to reports and social media posts, the exterior of the expo featured promotional art showcasing Downey Jr. as the iconic villain. X (formerly Twitter) users also reported seeing merchandise for both “Avengers: Doomsday” and a new Spider-Man film, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”
Footage circulating online shows laser projections of Doctor Doom, including close-ups of him sitting on his throne and standing. The projections were accompanied by logos for major Marvel franchises, including the Avengers, Black Panther, Fantastic Four, and X-Men, suggesting a significant crossover event.
A brief visual teaser of RDJ as Doctor Doom was included as a post-credit scene from The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
This reveal follows months of speculation surrounding Downey Jr.’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe after his departure as Iron Man in “Avengers: Endgame.” While official confirmation from Disney and Marvel Studios is still pending, the evidence presented at the Shanghai expo strongly suggests that Downey Jr. will indeed be bringing Doctor Doom to life.
“Avengers: Doomsday” is currently slated for release on December 18, 2026. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” release date is yet to be confirmed.
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