Robert Downey Jr.'s shocking return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom divides fans

Downey had seemingly finished his Marvel career in 2019 when, after playing Stark across 10 films, his superhero alter ego Iron Man finally died fighting Thanos in “Avengers: Endgame.”

Tony Stark died a hero. But Robert Downey Jr. lived long enough to become a villain.

Downey had seemingly finished his Marvel career in 2019 when, after playing Stark across 10 films, his superhero alter ego Iron Man finally died fighting Thanos in “Avengers: Endgame.”

But on Saturday, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige surprised the crowd at San Diego Comic-Con when he announced Downey’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe — this time as Doctor Doom, or Victor Von Doom.

Downey, stepping forward to reveal himself onstage, tore off his mask to screaming cheers from the crowd.

“New mask, same task,” he posted of his return.

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