- The Avengers and Dune sci-fi blockbusters are opening head-to-head, with MCU films being major releases in Hollywood and Robert Downey Jr. involved.
- Details emerge about the upcoming MCU film Avengers: Doomsday, including Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Doctor Doom.
The Doomsday project, detailed in the Avengers: Doomsday focus, is integrating the X-Men into the main continuity through Robert Downey Jr.'s role as Doctor Doom.
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Updated Jul 27
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What happened
The Doomsday project, detailed in the Avengers: Doomsday focus, is integrating the X-Men into the main continuity through Robert Downey Jr.'s role as Doctor Doom.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutKeep exploring
Part of
Details emerge about the upcoming MCU film Avengers: Doomsday, including Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Doctor Doom.Also in this story
- Robert Downey Jr. used Instagram to promote Doctor Doom's power, while Steve Rogers' past decisions led to Doomsday events.
- In the Doomsday event, Thor is shown fighting alongside the X-Men, while Doctor Doom commands Sentinel machines.
- Doom shrugs off hit from Thor.
The entities involved
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Marvel Studios
American entertainment company
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X-Men
Nothing else this week.
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Robert Downey Jr.
American actor (born 1965)
Related events
- Reports suggest Marvel Studios is actively developing X-Men projects, including linking Dwayne Johnson to the role of iconic villain Apocalypse.
- Marvel Studios announces Robert Downey Jr.'s pivot to Doctor Doom and a new casting for Kang the Conqueror.
- Marvel Studios is planning the role of the X-Men in the upcoming Secret Wars event, led by Kevin Feige.
- Box office success and actor hiring validate the MCU's viability, signaling future franchise expansion and cross-pollination across properties.
- Teyonah Parris discusses the major cinematic universe properties hosted by Marvel Studios on Disney+ and their future MCU roles.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- worstpreviews.comMarvel’s X-Men Villains Dramatically Arrive in Avengers: Doomsday at SDCC
- comingsoon.netKevin Feige Explains Why Doctor Doom Works Without Thanos’ Years of Build up