Marvel's Greatest Kang Replacement: Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom
One of the main villain puzzles the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) faces. Following the underwhelming reaction to Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and the legal circumstances involving Jonathan Majors, Kang the Conqueror's future in the MCU is dubious. Marvel seems searching for a new antagonist for the next stage of the Multiverse Saga as the originally intended Avengers: The Kang Dynasty is changing its title and story line. Now enter Robert Downey Jr., who has been hinted to be making a startling comeback to the MCU.
MCU New Multiverse Threat: Doctor Doom
Robert Downey Jr. might make a comeback to the MCU not as Iron Man but rather as Doctor Doom, according to increasing rumors. This would be a multiverse variation of Tony Stark who opted a darker road, not the Victor von Doom from Earth-616. Downey Jr.'s own recent remarks on being open to returning to the MCU as well as rumors of a new Avengers movie including the original MCU Avengers have driven this concept.
Tony Stark's sacrifice intact: Iron Man's legacy
The possible return of Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom offers a fascinating fix for a possible problem. A turning point in the MCU and a fitting end to Tony Stark's arc was his self-sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame. Revival of him would seem to many supporters as a betrayal. But a multiverse Tony Stark, existing outside of Earth-616, lets you reimagine the character while maintaining the emotional impact of his passing in the main timeline.
Doctor Doom: Connection Perfect Marvel Comics
This concept is not totally unearthly. Doctor Doom and Tony Stark's minds migrate bodies in a "What If?" comic book narrative, producing a Stark in Doom's body who subsequently carries on living as Victor von Doom. The MCU might see a similar situation whereby Downey Jr. represents a Tony Stark variant with Doctor Doom's consciousness, so elucidating his villainous transformation.
New Threat in the Multiverse Saga
The perfect villain to occupy Kang's shoes might be Doctor Doom. Doom's arrival is set with the Fantastic Four poised to join the MCU in 2025. In the Marvel Comics universe, he is a strong enemy especially in the "Secret Wars" narrative, which might be the MCU's future path. This would set the stage for an epic confrontation by offering a fantastic collision between Earth's Mightiest Heroes and a multiversal force.
Future Wonders of Movies
Here's a look at the forthcoming Marvel movies that might provide more insight on the future of Doctor Doom and the Multiverse Saga as the MCU keeps growing:
Release date
Title of Movie
June 26, 2024
Deadpool & Amp; Wolverine
February fourteen, 2025
Brave New World, Captain America: Courage
May 02, 2025
Thunderballs
September 25, 2025
The Four Fantastic Ones
November 07, 2025
Blade
April 1, 2026
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty
May 7, 2027.
The Doctor Doom of the MCU will be Robert Downey Jr.? The future of the MCU seems to be full of surprises; the opportunities are fascinating.
