RESULTS: Find Out How CBM's Readers Feel About Robert Downey Jr. Playing Doctor Doom

The other day, we asked you to let us know how you feel about Tony Stark actor Robert Downey Jr. returning to the MCU as Doctor Doom, and the results are in...

By MarkCassidy - Jul 31, 2024 03:07 PM EST

Filed Under: Avengers: The Kang Dynasty

This past Saturday during Marvel Studios' Dan Diego Comic-Con panel, we learned that Robert Downey Jr. will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a brand-new(?) character after leading the franchise as Tony Stark from 2008's Iron Man right up until Avengers: Endgame in 2019.

The announcement came after a persistent rumor that the Oppenheimer actor might be set to play a Tony Stark Variant who went down a dark path and became Doctor Doom, and we got confirmation that he will indeed debut as the iconic villain in Avengers: Doomsday (formerly titled The Kang Dynasty).

The Academy Award-winner was introduced as "Victor Von Doom" during the SDCC panel, but we still don't know if he'll be playing the Doctor Doom (he could simply change his name to disguise his real identity) who just happens to bear a striking resemblance to the Armored Avenger, or an evil multiverse version of Stark.

Either way, fans seemed to be pretty mixed on the news.

We recently asked CBM readers how they felt about Downey making his MCU return as Doom, and the results are in. We knew you guys would have some strong opinions on this, and with 4541 votes, 50% of you are "willing to wait and see how it's handled," while 31% "hate it," and 19% "love it."

While the jury is still out for half of you until more details are revealed, it's probably safe to say that this was not one of the studio's most popular announcements!

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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McMurdo - 7/31/2024, 3:36 PM

@FireandBlood - wrinkled Superman suit, RDJ as Doc Doom is genius and inspiring, haters are fascist bigots, Zach Snyder sacrifices his pets to satan, etc etc etc.

FireandBlood - 7/31/2024, 3:48 PM

@McMurdo - I don’t even hate Zack Snyder, tf is wrong with you? All that copiums got you tweaking life a mf 😂

r1g0r - 7/31/2024, 3:51 PM

@McMurdo -

Can I get some of your medications?

McMurdo - 7/31/2024, 3:55 PM

@FireandBlood - sorry you deleted your original post I guess it keeps the response though? I was attempting to beat you to the punch and was ensuring I cover all appropriate bases.

McMurdo - 7/31/2024, 4:00 PM

@r1g0r - yes, can I get some of your mother's Chlamydia?

McMurdo - 7/31/2024, 3:34 PM

Lol the results speak volumes. Let the copium commence!

clintthahamster - 7/31/2024, 4:12 PM

@McMurdo - I am begging you to stop saying "copium." I know you think it makes you sound cool and smart, but I promise that nothing could be further from the truth.

McMurdo - 7/31/2024, 4:17 PM

@clintthahamster - i don't think it even slightly sounds smart. It simply efficiently defines when someone is coping for the sake of a brand, affiliation, etc and is the popular vernacular for internet dwelling brain rot age. I'm actually shocked you thought I felt it made me appear even the slightest bit intelligent lol

FireandBlood - 7/31/2024, 4:49 PM

@McMurdo - Shit makes you sound stupid tho, nobody else

McMurdo - 7/31/2024, 5:14 PM

@FireandBlood - kiddo you just told me in another article that you were surprised I was a racist for asking you why the Hulu film Prey was well received.....not sure you're the right kinda arbiter for what's stupid 🤣

FireandBlood - 7/31/2024, 5:28 PM

@McMurdo - Well then, “kiddo”. You keep up with all this copium bollocks then. You’re just making yourself look silly.

And yeah, if you’re pulling the same excuses out your ass those guys do, all the while excusing their blatant shit, I’m going to question the why that is. But that’s a mess of your own making.

McMurdo - 7/31/2024, 5:33 PM

@FireandBlood - bud... Just stop while you're ahead my man. We get it! Trust me we get it.

Spike101 - 7/31/2024, 3:35 PM

It’s really a complete nonsense, and unless they have something very special up their sleeves this is going to tank at a level of the Mandarin twist.

SethBullock - 7/31/2024, 4:59 PM

@Spike101 - This is far far far worse than the Mandarin twist.

bkmeijer1 - 7/31/2024, 5:25 PM

@Spike101 @SethBullock - The Mandarin was a great twist and that's a hill I'm willing to die on. Only thing undermining it was the bad guy saying he's the real Mandarin.

Spike101 - 7/31/2024, 5:33 PM

@SethBullock - not going to argue with you there, just such a ridiculous idea. I want to see more stuff like the Ironman, The Winter Soldier and Infinity War. Terrible idea.

WhatIfRickJames - 7/31/2024, 3:38 PM

The shocking bit about this whole thing is that 4000+ people voted in this poll

FireandBlood - 7/31/2024, 3:55 PM

@WhatIfRickJames - And that’s all Marvel needed.

WruceBayne - 7/31/2024, 4:17 PM

@WhatIfRickJames - I wonder why nobody’s complained about the General Audience won’t be able to comprehend that RDJ is playing two different people.

dragon316 - 7/31/2024, 4:47 PM

@WhatIfRickJames - really surprised by results by watching video hear fans reaction think it have better results

bkmeijer1 - 7/31/2024, 5:28 PM

@WruceBayne - because I doubt they will. I think results of this poll will be wildly different when taken by the GA.

All they see is "RDJ is a villain now," and are getting their ass to the cinema to see why. They could comprehend Chris Evans, they can comprehend RDJ.

WruceBayne - 7/31/2024, 5:31 PM

@bkmeijer1 - I agree 100%. I definitely give the GA credit when it comes to understanding why and actor is in a different role in the same universe.

Doomsday8888 - 7/31/2024, 3:38 PM

There are at least 800 people full of shit.
DoubleD and jimmyrustler are among them.

McMurdo - 7/31/2024, 3:56 PM

@Doomsday8888 - I love how none of us call DoubleD by his new account name @AllsGood

Doomsday8888 - 7/31/2024, 4:04 PM

@McMurdo
I don't even call Batmaniac by his current name, got him so assblasted mf blocked me, lel.

RolandD - 7/31/2024, 5:32 PM

@Doomsday8888 - What’s jimmie’s current username?

AllsGood - 7/31/2024, 3:43 PM

After Marvel Studios Bigger and Stronger Deadpool and Wolverine Record-Breaking Box Office Success. Marvel has 100% my Trust that they know what they are doing.

RolandD - 7/31/2024, 5:36 PM

@AllsGood - That’s funny. Like you ever acted that Marvel was anything but perfect.

Amaru - 7/31/2024, 3:45 PM

Can't believe that half the people who voted are rational.

Let's wait and see. Could be good, could suck. Way too early to tell.

QuietStorm - 7/31/2024, 3:47 PM

I just hope that RDJ takes a note from Ryan Reynolds and keeps the mask on as often as possible. I get it, the execs are going to make sure it's off alot. But I hope he puts his foot down. He hated wearing the Iron Man suit and over time they toned it down for him as often as possible. Being that Doom's suit can be clunky, hopefully he'll be happy doing a bunch of voice overs and appearing with a scarred face.

McMurdo - 7/31/2024, 3:57 PM

@QuietStorm - he's getting 50 million per film and you think he's gonna keep his mask on? Zero chance

TheRationalNerd - 7/31/2024, 4:00 PM

@QuietStorm - I think HelloMyTimeToShine reported that he'll have his face revealed for some time in the film(s)

Itwasme - 7/31/2024, 3:49 PM

Execution is everything.

harryba11zack - 7/31/2024, 3:49 PM

Batmangina - 7/31/2024, 3:53 PM

They left of the 'It's cheap heat/Cash Grab IDGAF' from the ballot.

Izaizaiza - 7/31/2024, 3:56 PM

It seems to me that Victor von Doom should have the mental/intellectual presence of Hannibal lecter, and the physical threat presence of Darth Vader. Right now, I don't see how little Robert Downey Jr can pull that off, but I hope They have something up their sleeves.

In some other universe, Mads Mikkelsen is doing his comic book research right now

AllsGood - 7/31/2024, 4:04 PM

@Izaizaiza - But Victor Von Doom always ends losing in the comics. Be it Fantastic Four or Avengers always loses in the end.

KennKathleen - 7/31/2024, 4:06 PM

@Izaizaiza -

"It seems to me that Victor von Doom should have the mental/intellectual presence of Hannibal lecter, and the physical threat presence of Darth Vader."

This should be hung up in the MARVEL Studios HQ hallway.

Izaizaiza - 7/31/2024, 4:11 PM

@KennKathleen - Haha! Thanks man! And I think you cracked the code... Stewie for Dr. Doom!

TheRogue - 7/31/2024, 4:22 PM

@Izaizaiza - Actually stewie mostly wins. Infact he rarely loses apart from killing lois.

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RESULTS: Find Out How CBM's Readers Feel About Robert Downey Jr. Playing Doctor Doom

The other day, we asked you to let us know how you feel about Tony Stark actor Robert Downey Jr. returning to the MCU as Doctor Doom, and the results are in...

THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Set Photos Show Baxter Building's Excelsior Launch Pad And Possibly Yancy St.

POLL: How Do You Feel About Robert Downey Jr. Returning To The MCU AS Doctor Doom?