
Marvel’s next goal was to make a splash with the character Kang, but Jonathan Majors’ legal problems put the brakes on the company’s momentum. Now it’s Dr. Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr. who has become Marvel’s great new antagonist.
The Russo Brothers shared a photo of Robert Downey Jr.’s on-set chair for #AvengersDoomsday with the name “Victor Von Doom” on it.
Does this debunk rumors related to Doom’s MCU origins being tied to RDJ’s Tony Stark? Our thoughts: https://t.co/021270JtE5 pic.twitter.com/aYQhasSJVP
— MCU – The Direct (@MCU_Direct) May 11, 2025
So we’re talking about a 7-month delay for Marvel’s two long-awaited titles.
‘AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY’ has been delayed to December 18, 2026.
‘AVENGERS: SECRET WARS’ has also been delayed to December 17, 2027. pic.twitter.com/u8CLtxg7Wm
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 22, 2025
While this may sound disappointing, there’s definitely a valid reason for the postponement, so we’re bound to advocate patience in this situation. The product will clearly be better and better cast, that’s a given.
To be continued…