Robert Downey Jr.'s Look From Avengers: Doomsday Leaked? Check Here
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A picture circulating on the internet shows an individual in full costume as the villainous Doctor Doom.
Marvel fans can finally get excited as the much-awaited Avengers: Doomsday has entered production, and we already have the most exciting scoop. Ever since the announcement about Robert Downey Jr's return as villain Doctor Doom, the anticipation has been at its peak, with the latest update likely to take things further. A few pictures have been circulating online, with many claiming it is Downey's full costume look as Dr Doom.
The picture in question shows an individual dressed in the full costume of Dr Doom; however, his face remains hidden. With the picture now going viral on the internet, fans have been discussing whether it is Downey inside the metallic armour and the dark green hood.
One can also spot the crew members, a dramatic setup, and cameras in position. Reacting to the picture, one commented, 'The suit looks comic-accurate!" while another countered, 'There is NO way RDJ is in a full getup on set. He hadn't worn an entire Iron Man suit since the first one. The suits are CGI, and so it's almost all capes."
An impressed fan praised the makers for going completely 'comic accurate." Another commented, 'Oh, this is real? I know so many people will say that Doctor Doom's suit looks bad because that's only the screening, and of course, they haven't completed it yet. This isn't his suit in the final version, and we will get confirmation 1-2 weeks before the movie, like Thunderbolts."
The now-viral picture came weeks after Robert Downey Jr. shared a photo from the film's sets, giving a nod to Jeremy Renner. 'Reading Renner's book and feeling stronger already… What a journey to wisdom … very instructive… a must read!" he posted on Instagram, while also flexing his biceps while reading Renner's My Next Breath.
The post had Downey sitting in front of his trailer with a poster of the comic book version of Doctor Doom that read, 'Do not Knock. Trust yourself."
Avengers: Doomsday's release date has been pushed from May 1, 2026, to December 18, 2026. While RDJ has been confirmed to be a part of the show, he will be joined by Marvel A-listers like Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Vanessa Kirby (Susan Storm), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes), and Florence Pugh (Yelena), among others.
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