AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Production Details Revealed; Could We See Another Actor Play Doom After Robert Downey Jr.?

AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Production Details Revealed; Could We See Another Actor Play Doom After Robert Downey Jr.?

We have some production updates for Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday, including potential shoot dates and how long the actors are expected to film for...

By MarkCassidy - Oct 11, 2024 11:10 AM EST
Filed Under: Avengers: Doomsday

As previously reported, filming for Marvel Studios Avengers: Doomsday is expected to commence early next year, and we now have some production updates courtesy of insider Daniel Richtman.

According to the scooper, the actors playing the movie's main heroes will each film for about a month starting in March, while those with smaller supporting roles will shoot for a week or two. Robert Downey Jr. (Doctor Doom) will reportedly be on set the longest, filming for about three months. The entire production is expected to take around five months.

It's no surprise that Doom will have a major role, but this could indicate that previous rumors that the villain will actually be the main focus of the movie were accurate. This wouldn't necessarily mean that the other characters will be short-changed - after all, Thanos was arguably the main character in Avengers: Infinity War

Richtman has also shared some Doom-related X posts, and while a lot of this seems to be speculation, he does mention that there's a slim chance another actor will step in to play a different variant of the character after RDJ exits the role.

As far as we know, Downey's version of Victor Von Doom will originate in the same universe as The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which would potentially leave the door open for the Doctor Doom to make his MCU debut down the line.

Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters on May 1, 2026, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on May 7, 2027. Both films will be directed by the Russo brothers, who also make their MCU return after helming Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.

"Being able to create stories and explore characters within the Marvel Universe fulfilled a life-long dream of ours, and we discovered a powerful connection with audiences in each film that we made. We’re thrilled to collaborate once again with Kevin, Lou and the entire Marvel team to bring this epic adventure in storytelling to new and surprising places for both the fans and ourselves”, said The Russos in a statement after the SDCC panel.

Have another look at some photos Downey Jr. shared to Instagram after the big reveal below.

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Superheromoviefan
Superheromoviefan - 10/11/2024, 11:27 AM
no, bc he shouldnt play him to begin with
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 10/11/2024, 3:52 PM
@Superheromoviefan - Because he already played Tony Stark? Yeah and Chris Evans should have never played Steve Rogers in the first place.
Superheromoviefan
Superheromoviefan - 10/11/2024, 4:39 PM
@ObserverIO -
was chris evans human tortch a building block on the mcu?
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 10/12/2024, 3:52 AM
@Superheromoviefan - Chris Evans Steve Rogers was a building block in the MCU and yet he still played a Fantastic Four character from another universe in the multiverse saga. Just like RDJ.
Superheromoviefan
Superheromoviefan - 10/12/2024, 10:47 AM
@ObserverIO -
so rdj wont play doctor doom in the mcu?
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 10/12/2024, 1:36 PM
@Superheromoviefan - I don't think so no. Not sure if it's been actually confirmed, but I think he's a multiversal Doom. Probably from the Fantastic Four: First Steps universe.
Superheromoviefan
Superheromoviefan - 10/12/2024, 1:54 PM
@ObserverIO -
is it confirm that First Steps will be a multiversal movie, not in the mainline?
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 10/12/2024, 2:05 PM
@Superheromoviefan - Again I'm not actually certain that's been confirmed. But it's practically confirmed. I think Feige said something about it not being "Our New York" meaning not the MCU.
Superheromoviefan
Superheromoviefan - 10/12/2024, 2:08 PM
@ObserverIO -
better, but still dumb. i wouldnt want chris evans as an alternate wolverine unless its a joke
Matchesz
Matchesz - 10/11/2024, 11:27 AM
Of all the universes we could have been in we’re stuck in the one where RDJ got disney and marvel by the balls
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 10/11/2024, 3:53 PM
@Matchesz - Yeah but in what other universe can you watch Iron Man 2008.
Matchesz
Matchesz - 10/11/2024, 9:18 PM
@ObserverIO - one where an alternate RDJ didnt agree to play Doom lol
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 10/11/2024, 11:30 AM
Think its would be great to see Doom as Doomsday's lead. It can pretty much be Time Runs Out from Doom's perspective. Could set him up with a small movie appearance and a post credit scene like they did with Thanos.

And I'm guessing there is room for other actors. This Doom is most likely not from the Sacred Timeline, so there's probably a different Doom lurking around.
JFerguson
JFerguson - 10/11/2024, 11:34 AM
@bkmeijer1 - doubt. Hell the fantastic four aren’t even from the sacred timeline
Yetiman
Yetiman - 10/13/2024, 12:38 AM
@JFerguson - yea would that mean there is a main F4 in sacred timeline that will replace the one that comes out next year?
HashTagSwagg
HashTagSwagg - 10/11/2024, 11:31 AM
Tom Holland could play Doom afterwards
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SethBullock
SethBullock - 10/11/2024, 12:39 PM
@HashTagSwagg -

Doom Jr
TehJoker
TehJoker - 10/11/2024, 1:07 PM
@HashTagSwagg - Dr RDJ putting helmet on Peter but realizes it doesent fit, and gets sad. Iron lady wants her helmet back
bobevanz
bobevanz - 10/11/2024, 11:32 AM
I feel like I'm taking crazy pills
Izaizaiza
Izaizaiza - 10/11/2024, 11:35 AM
Multiverse/Variant exhaustion aside, this whole project just seems like a snooze. What happened to Marvel? They use to have perfect casting (RDJ, Evans, Hemsworth, Bozeman, etc). Now we have RDJ horribly miscast in the crucial role of Doom, and are stuck with Jackman and the rest of the mediocre Fox X-Men for the foreseeable future.

Hard to even care about these films 🤷🏼‍♂️
Vigor
Vigor - 10/11/2024, 11:40 AM
@Izaizaiza - I'm very optimistic about mcu but yes for the reasons you stated, I've been feeling some worry

Unless they explain a really good reason or rdj knocks it out the park, it's odd to me they cast him as Doom.
What does give me faith is that it's the Russos and all eyes are on these films
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 10/11/2024, 11:45 AM
@Izaizaiza - creative bankruptcy
TehJoker
TehJoker - 10/11/2024, 11:46 AM
@vectorsigma - SHUT YOUR MOUTH
TehJoker
TehJoker - 10/11/2024, 11:47 AM
@Izaizaiza - But yes marvel sucks now sadly. Need a reboot.
GodHercules20
GodHercules20 - 10/11/2024, 11:49 AM
@Izaizaiza - Reboot is the only option
MuadDib
MuadDib - 10/11/2024, 8:55 PM
@Izaizaiza - Completely agree, RDJ shouldn’t have been cast as Doom it’s a total miscast, and we NEED to have the general audience forget about the FoX-Men, bringing them back and dragging this whole thing out only makes it more difficult and convoluted in the minds of non-comic book fans.

Rip the bandaid off all ready and let’s move on to the new MCU X-Men! That’s what everyone wants.
BobGarlen
BobGarlen - 10/11/2024, 11:36 AM
With reports that Reed and Doom will have a dynamic more akin to Tony and Thanos than the dynamic they have in the comics, plus the casting for both Reed and Doom - I'm astonished that Feige thinks he's getting this 'right.' I'm severely disappointed in this. I could be wrong, and this could all work out for the best. As a longtime Fantastic Four fan though, this just feels wrong on so many levels.
soberchimera
soberchimera - 10/11/2024, 12:57 PM
@BobGarlen - Don't forget Shalla-Bal is the Silver Surfer instead of Norrin.....
Deadinside
Deadinside - 10/14/2024, 11:22 AM
@soberchimera - Oh sure, just twist that knife a little more, why don'cha'...? ☮️😜
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 10/11/2024, 11:37 AM
With all this news about Doom and Spiderman and stupid ass rumors left and right. All i can say to Fiege and the Russo's:

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GeneralZod
GeneralZod - 10/11/2024, 1:32 PM
@MotherGooseUPus - How can they possibly screw it up?
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WakandaTech
WakandaTech - 10/11/2024, 11:41 AM
After Secret Wars Marvel should take a year or maybe 2 years off

and start a new with a complete reboot

A new Iron Man, Steve Rodgers Cap and T'Challa Black Panther in the same Universe with the X-men



Yetiman
Yetiman - 10/13/2024, 12:41 AM
@WakandaTech - I agree. It doesn’t feel right to have the F4 and X-men introduced when Steve Rogers and Iron Man are dead. Means no interactions with Stark and Reef or Steve Rogers with Cyclops
Yetiman
Yetiman - 10/13/2024, 12:41 AM
@Yetiman - *Reed
soberchimera
soberchimera - 10/11/2024, 11:41 AM
Javier Bardem.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 10/11/2024, 11:44 AM
The Russos are overrated. Lets see them have a movie in the middle of superhero fatigue.

Jhoss Whedon will save the MCU. Unless he goes to the DCU
TehJoker
TehJoker - 10/11/2024, 11:46 AM
@vectorsigma - Remember when you thought none of the actors were on set on dp and wolverine? Or you watch agatha all along just for internet points. Nobody should take your thoughts on filmaking seriously. RAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH
cubrn
cubrn - 10/11/2024, 11:48 AM
@TehJoker - They act like some sort of expert when they consistently strike out.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 10/11/2024, 11:52 AM
@TehJoker - "none of the actors were on set"

You get it all so wrong that i cant talk to you after this. Some reading comprehension is useful. Lolz.
TehJoker
TehJoker - 10/11/2024, 12:26 PM
@vectorsigma - You cant talk cause you don't have a response. You were made fun for months because you refuse to admit you were a retard. Cope
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