Robert Downey Jr. makes an MCU return as Doctor Doom: A Fantastic Four Theory.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been humming with rumors about Robert Downey Jr.'s possible comeback, and a fresh theory points to a sooner than expected possible occurrence. Although Tony Stark's passing in Avengers: Endgame seemed certain, recent remarks from Downey Jr. and the magic of the multiverse have inspired hope of his MCU comeback. This idea suggests a novel and fascinating turn: Downey Jr. might come back as a Tony Stark variant turned Doctor Doom.
Robert Downey Jr. and the MCU: A Timeline
After playing Tony Stark/Iron Man in 2008's Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. became inextricably linked with the MCU. Downey Jr.'s legacy within the franchise was cemented by his captivating performance and Stark's nuanced character since he subsequently starred in ten MCU movies. But Tony Stark's selflessness in Avengers: Endgame left viewers wondering whether Downey Jr. would ever make an MCU comeback.
The Multiverse: a portal for returning?
Though Tony Stark's fate is final, recent remarks from Downey Jr. imply he's willing to go back into the part. This has spurred conjecture on his possible return without compromising the significance of his sacrifice. The multiverse offers a fix: Downey Jr. might show up as a Tony Stark variant different from the original Earth-616 model. This would allow a fresh interpretation of the character while appreciating the relevance of his past presentation.
Doctor Doom: New Chapter for Robert Downey Jr.?
According to the hypothesis, Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark variation might be one who turns into Doctor Doom. There is precedent for this concept in the 2010 What If? Iron Man: Demon in an Armor plot whereby Tony Stark discovers he is living on Victor Von Doom's corpse. Bringing Downey Jr. back as Doctor Doom not only would be an intriguing comeback but also bring a strong villain into the MCU.
Doctor Doom's Perfect Launchpad: The Fantastic Four
Although Avengers: Secret Wars's expected multiverse story would seem like the most obvious choice for Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom debut, the theory contends that The Fantastic Four reboot offers a more intriguing and strategically smart alternative. Fantastic Four's 1960s-themed environment points to an other reality, which offers the ideal stage for presenting a variant Doctor Doom.
Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing have confirmed as the main cast of The Fantastic Four. It would be logical to introduce Doctor Doom as the main enemy of the Fantastic Four, but the alternate universe environment lets artistic freedom. This lets Downey Jr.'s variant show as a singular and strong enemy for the team, highlighting the multiverse oddities and so introducing variants to the larger MCU audience.
Creating the Conditions for a Multiverse Doctor Doom
Including Doctor Doom into The Fantastic Four offers a perfect basis for his future involvement in the Multiverse Saga. Avengers: Secret Wars marks the end of the story, thus it would be logical to include Doctor Doom as a main enemy. Rushing his introduction into Secret Wars, though, would compromise his impact and nuance. Starting him in The Fantastic Four will help the MCU create Doctor Doom as a powerful threat, preparing him for his ultimate meeting with the Avengers and other multiverse heroes.
Two Doctors Doom Strategies?
Downey Jr.'s performance as Doctor Doom in The Fantastic Four creates interesting future directions for the MCU. This variation might introduce the character first, allowing the official Doctor Doom from Earth-616 to make a grand arrival later on in the story. Two versions of Doctor Doom, each with their own motivations and traits, would be made possible by this method, so giving the character's portrayal more complexity and depth.
Doctor Doom's Future within the MCU
Although these are only rumors, MCU enthusiasts are greatly excited about the possible comeback of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. The Fantastic Four offers a great chance to introduce this engaging villain, so establishing his power and preparing him for his future part in the Multiverse Saga. Whether or not this theory holds true, Doctor Doom's future in the MCU has fascinating and exciting opportunities regardless of this.
