Robert Downey Jr. is making a grand re-entrance into the MCU, but this time, he’s not trading punches as Iron Man. Instead, he’s gearing up to don the infamous mask of Doctor Doom. That’s right! The actor is swapping his arc reactor for a sinister cloak as the villainous Victor Von Doom.
The big reveal came straight from the heart of San Diego Comic-Con 2024, where Downey Jr. spilled the beans that he won’t be playing a twisted version of Tony Stark but rather embracing the full-blown villainy of Doctor Doom. But wait, it gets even juicier. Recently, a viral Fortnite clip has turned the internet into a frenzy, showing Iron Man morphing into Doctor Doom.
It’s like watching your favorite superhero hit the wrong side of the tracks and become the ultimate bad guy.
The Internet Goes Wild Over Iron Man’s Doctor Doom Twist in Fortnite
So, picture this: Iron Man, the tech-savvy billionaire with a knack for saving the day in his iconic red suit, suddenly transforms into the infamous Doctor Doom. Thanks to a viral Fortnite video, our beloved Tony Stark is taking a daring plunge into the dark side of evil.
This jaw-dropping transformation has turned Marvel enthusiasts into amateur sleuths, piecing together theories about how this twist might shape the storyline in Avengers: Doomsday. The Fortnite clip in question shows Iron Man undergoing a dramatic makeover, changing into Doctor Doom with a flourish of visual effects so impressive that it left fans utterly spellbound.
Let’s see what fans are saying:
Fans are like kids in a candy store, eagerly discussing how this crossover between Fortnite and the MCU might play out. The former gaming universe is no stranger to Marvel superheroes, having already seen Thor, Spider-Man, and Black Panther make their mark. But this latest tease of Doctor Doom strutting his stuff in both Fortnite and the MCU has everyone talking.
Moreover, it seems Robert Downey Jr. is about to hit a jackpot of epic proportions for his role as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. Reports are saying he’s pocketing a whopping $95 million. But wait, there’s more. He isn’t just walking away with a pile of cash; he is also being treated like royalty. According to Variety, his perks include private jet travel and dedicated security details.
It’s safe to say Downey Jr. is sitting pretty as one of the highest-paid actors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and not just by a little bit.
What It Took for Robert Downey Jr. to Say Yes to Doctor Doom
Last month, the big reveal came courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, where Robert Downey Jr. shared that Kevin Feige, with a little encouragement from Disney CEO Bob Iger, convinced him to dive back into the superhero fray. Initially, the Iron Man star was set on contributing to Disney theme parks, dreaming of new attractions with his wife. But Feige had a different idea up his sleeve.
Marvel Studios President, ever the visionary, pitched the idea of Downey Jr. making a dramatic comeback as Doctor Doom. The latter recounted:
He said, ‘It just keeps occurring to me, if you were to come back … Susan was like, ‘Wait, wait. Come back as what?’
When Feige mentioned Victor Von Doom, Downey was intrigued, and the former made it clear they’d aim high:
Let’s get Victor Von Doom right.
The actor needed the final nod from Iger, who didn’t hesitate. After the latter gave the thumbs-up, he invited Downey Jr. and Feige to Disney’s Imagineering Campus, sealing the deal with a touch of magic.
Ergo, Downey Jr. will soon be seen as Doom in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
Avengers: Secret Wars will be released on 7 May 2027.
