The Marvel Studios dropped some bombshells for Avengers fans at the San Diego Comic-Con, with big changes in store for the cinematic universe. Avengers: Kang Dynasty is out, and Avengers: Doomsday is in as the title for the fifth film in the series. Scheduled for a late May 2026 release, this flick is bringing back some familiar faces and minds behind the early Marvel movies.
The Return of the Russo Brothers
Marvel Studios also confirmed that the Russo brothers are back in the director’s chair for the next two Avengers films, which is huge news for fans. These guys are the masterminds behind some of the biggest hits in the MCU, so we can expect some epic stuff coming our way.
Robert Downey Jr. Returns as Doctor Doom
But the real shocker came when Robert Downey Jr. announced his return to Marvel Studios, not as Iron Man, but as Doctor Doom. That’s right, an alternate universe version where Tony Stark becomes the infamous villain. What a twist! The possibilities for this storyline are endless, and fans are already buzzing about what’s to come.
Stay tuned for more updates on Avengers: Doomsday and the future of the Marvel cinematic universe. It’s shaping up to be one wild ride! 🦸♂️💥 #AvengersDoomsday #MCUrevolution
“New mask, same task.” Robert Downey Jr. surprised Hall H by revealing his return to the MCU as Doctor Doom. pic.twitter.com/j1SEjzse3p— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 28, 2024
