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Iron Man and Doctor Doom's long history: Why Robert Downey Jr's casting may not be as controversial

Marvel Studios pulled off one of the biggest surprises on fans when the Russo Brothers announced on Saturday at the San Diego Comic-Con that Robert Downey Jr will return to the MCU as Doctor Victor Von Doom, the iconic Fantastic Four villain.

The Times of India

Robert Downey Jr returns to Marvel as Doctor Doom — blockbuster move earns massive payday

Marvel announced Robert Downey Jr. would return to the MCU — as the supervillain Doctor Doom. Here's why this blockbuster move will redefine the MCU forever.

Tom’s Guide

One of Marvel's First Stars Just Called Out the Biggest Problem with 'Avengers: Doomsday'

Robert Downey Jr. is now Iron Man AND Doctor Doom. How in the name of the MCU does this work? Here's why fans have a right to be confused.

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Marvel writer Deniz Camp hints that The Ultimates #4 will solve the mystery of how Robert Downey Jr. is the MCU’s Doctor Doom

A simple joke or hint at the future?

GamesRadar

How is Robert Downey Jr back in the MCU? We break down the potential ways he'll go from Iron Man to Doctor Doom

I am Iron Man? Well, not anymore!

Total Film

Here’s Why Robert Downey Jr. Is Making A Comeback To The MCU As Dr. Victor Von Doom

"The way the MCU has completely reduced itself to cash grabs and nostalgia with no sense of creativity has to be studied."

Pedestrian.tv

The 5 new Marvel movies previewed at SDCC — and the one that's no more

Marvel Studios dropped some massive announcements at San Diego Comic-Con this weekend — here's what's coming up for the MCU.

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Marvel's Biggest Comic Con Reveal Just Ruined the Next Avengers Movie

Robert Downey Jr. is officially coming back to the MCU... but not in the way that anyone expected. Here's why casting RDJ as Doctor Doom is a mistake.

Inverse

Robert Downey Jr. Cast As Doctor Doom In MCU Return

Robert Downey Jr. surprises Marvel fans by returning as Doctor Doom, sparking mixed reactions and hinting at a new direction for the MCU.

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Marvel’s Multiverse Saga needs Dr. Doom in Kang’s shoes

Marvel has been faced with a tough choice following Jonathon Majors’ departure from the MCU, but maybe Dr. Doom could prove a better foil for our heroic protagonists?

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Turns Out Robert Downey Jr. Almost Played A Major Marvel Villain Before Being Cast As Iron Man

Before he was cast as Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. was in the running to play a major Marvel villain.

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If Adam Driver is going to be Reed Richards, here are our casting picks for the rest of the MCU’s Fantastic Four

Yes, we're pulling some choices from the cast of "Top Gun: Maverick," obviously.

Inverse

'Avengers: Kang Dynasty' could be Marvel’s most unpredictable movie yet

Will Kang be the Avengers biggest threat yet? Here's a guide to the Marvel villain's many variants — and what it all means for 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.'

Inverse

Marvel's Fantastic Four movie could beat 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' at its own game

Will the Fantastic Four reboot establish the Council of Reeds? The MCU could be setting up a surprising multiversal threat.

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Inverse

'Thunderbolts' could be the 'Civil War' sequel Captain America never wanted

When the Avengers are away, the Thunderbolts will play...

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Will 'Agatha: Coven of Chaos' feature one of Marvel’s oldest (and scariest) villains?

What other comic witches might Agatha induct into her coven?

Inverse

Layla El-Faouly? 'Moon Knight' may be setting up a massive X-Men event

Layla El-Faouly is Marc Spector's wife. Is she also the MCU's answer to Layla Miller?

Inverse

Reed Richards casting rumors: Should the MCU's Mister Fantastic be a jerk?

You don’t get to be the world’s smartest man without pissing off a few million people. Here's why Marvel needs to create a more complex Fantastic Four patriarch.

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