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Express Tribune
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Robert Downey Jr may return as Doctor Doom after Avengers Secret Wars
Marvel Studios may not be finished with Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom after the upcoming Avengers films, according to a new report. According to scooper DanielRPK, Marvel is considering extending Downey Jr.'s involvement as Doom beyond Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027). Marvel's decision to cast Downey Jr.—famously known for his portrayal of Iron Man—as Doctor Doom marks a bold creative shift as the studio repositions itself following the Infinity Saga. While Thanos was teased over several years and gradually built into a franchise-defining villain, Doctor Doom will have a much shorter runway, having only recently been teased in newer films. Originally, Kang the Conqueror was expected to serve as the next central antagonist. However, behind-the-scenes challenges and lukewarm audience reception reportedly led to Marvel rethinking its long-term narrative plans. Now, with Doctor Doom set to debut in Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel is already weighing the potential of keeping Downey Jr. in the role for future projects beyond Secret Wars. If true, this could suggest the character survives those events or returns through a multiverse scenario—a tactic common in comic adaptations but sometimes criticized for reducing narrative stakes. If Doctor Doom remains central to the MCU, it raises questions about the financial sustainability of continuing with Downey Jr. The actor is reportedly earning over $80 million for the two Avengers films, with total compensation potentially exceeding $100 million. Keeping him on board would require a substantial ongoing investment. Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on December 17, 2027. Whether Downey Jr. stays on long-term could significantly influence the future tone and structure of Marvel's next saga.
Pink Villa
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kevin Feige Opens Up About 7-Year MCU Plan, Reveals Future of Robert Downey Jr's Dr Doom and Mahershala Ali's Blade
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has confirmed that the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has a new seven-year plan in place, extending through 2032. During a press roundtable at Marvel's headquarters in Burbank, California, Feige shared rare insights into what fans can expect from upcoming projects, including the highly anticipated reboot of Fantastic Four, the introduction of Doctor Doom and updates on the delayed Blade movie. 'It's a seven-year plan,' Feige said. 'I think it goes to 2032. It's on magnets, it can move around.' The new roadmap signals that despite recent changes in tone, talent, and storytelling direction, Marvel is still planning long-term. While the exact titles remain under wraps, the studio is prioritizing key character introductions and narrative shifts. Fantastic Four is back under Marvel's control One of the most anticipated projects in the upcoming slate is the Fantastic Four reboot. Unlike previous versions, this new film will be developed entirely under Marvel Studios and Feige's direct leadership. 'Why Fantastic Four? Because it's Marvel's first family,' Feige shared. 'It's in the history of our characters; they deserve to be A-listers.' He also addressed why the team hadn't previously appeared in the Infinity Saga. 'Every crossover movie we've made…the Fantastic Four were huge players in those comics and obviously we couldn't do that then.' Doctor Doom set to take center stage With the Fantastic Four returning, Marvel is also bringing back one of its most iconic villains, Doctor Doom. 'There was only one character that could be that because he was that in the comics for decades…and that's Dr. Doom,' Feige confirmed. Feige noted that discussions around Doctor Doom began even before Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania was released, marking a shift away from Kang as the main villain. Feige shared that they had begun discussing Doctor Doom even before officially shifting focus away from Kang. He mentioned that he had started talking with Robert about the bold idea before Ant-Man 3 was even released. Here's what Kevin Feige said about Blade Feige also addressed ongoing delays surrounding Blade, the vampire-hunting superhero film starring Mahershala Ali. While the film was removed from the release calendar, it remains in active development. 'We landed on modern day and that's what we're focusing on,' Feige said, stating that earlier versions included period settings like the 1930s. The delays, according to Feige, were about preserving the quality of the story and ensuring the best version of the film is made. Feige said they didn't want to put Mahershala Ali in a leather outfit and have him start killing vampires. He shared that while it's possible to begin with a good script and improve it during production, the team didn't feel confident they could achieve that with Blade. He added that they didn't want to let down Mahershala or themselves.
Express Tribune
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Russo brothers direct post-credits scene in Fantastic Four First Steps to set up Avengers Doomsday
The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman has confirmed that Joe and Anthony Russo helmed one of the film's post-credits scenes, setting up the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. In a conversation with Shakman explained that he was happy to pass the baton to the Russo Brothers, praising them as 'amazing' and 'generous' collaborators. He noted they were present during filming, eager to understand the new interpretations of Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben to ensure continuity and character integrity in future MCU entries. 'They're really good protectors of these characters as well,' Shakman said. 'I often think of working at Marvel like running a relay race… I passed it on to Joe and Anthony and they're off and running.' The moment mirrors Thunderbolts, where director Jake Schreier also handed off characters to future Marvel projects. The Russo Brothers' return to post-credit scene direction brings a sense of significance back to the tradition, reminiscent of the Infinity Saga's impactful stingers. Some recent Multiverse Saga teases have lacked narrative weight by comparison. New fan screenings of The Fantastic Four: First Steps continue to generate glowing reactions online. Set in a 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic world, the film reintroduces Marvel's First Family—Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn), and Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach)—as they battle Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his mysterious Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). They must also navigate the tension between their superhero duties and family dynamics. The ensemble cast includes Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles in undisclosed roles. Robert Downey Jr. is rumored to appear as Doctor Doom, especially with Avengers: Doomsday approaching. The film, written by Josh Friedman, Cam Squires, and Eric Pearson, hits theaters on July 25, 2025.
Geek Tyrant
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
James Gunn Confesses The One Thing at Marvel He Never Understood: 'I Have No Clue' — GeekTyrant
James Gunn spent a good amount of time playing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe sandbox with his Guardians of the Galaxy films, which helped define the tone of Marvel's storytelling during the Infinity Saga. But, as Gunn now reveals, there's one big piece of the Marvel puzzle that never made sense to him… the infamous 'phases.' In a recent interview with GQ, Gunn didn't hold back when asked about how the MCU organizes its timeline: 'I never understood what any of the phases were in Marvel. I don't know what any of it means, like, I have no clue what it means. I have no clue what any of that stuff ever meant.' Gunn was there at a pivotal moment when Marvel was shaping the Infinity Stones storyline. He was asked to include them in his first Guardians movie. The now-iconic scene with The Collector (Benicio del Toro) explaining the Stones? Gunn wrote it… fast. 'I wrote that scene in about three minutes, and they just said, 'Explain what the Infinity Stones are,' and I wrote it, and that was it.' Despite having a hand in one of the most important bits of MCU lore, Gunn didn't know how it all fit into the bigger picture. Marvel, at the time, had just started threading the Infinity Stones into its wider narrative. They'd appeared in earlier films, but there wasn't a grand unified plan until Marvel committed to the idea of crossover storytelling. When Gunn wrote Guardians, they told him to anchor one of the Stones in his movie's story. But even then, the process wasn't exactly seamless. Gunn originally thought his Stone would be red, until he was told that the red one had already appeared in Thor: The Dark World . So, his got changed to purple… in post. The earlier phases of Marvel had clear beats. Phase One ended with The Avengers , Phase Two with Ant-Man (weirdly), and Phase Three with the emotional capstone of Endgame . But now, with TV shows folded into the mix and less cohesion overall, it's easy to understand Gunn's confusion. Even Ironheart recently marked the end of Phase Five, despite fans expecting Thunderbolts* to take that spot. That inconsistency further proves Gunn's point: the 'phases' are more of a loose framework than a carefully mapped strategy, at least from the filmmaker's perspective. In the end, Gunn as gunn was playing in the Marvel sandbox, he just wasn't entirely sure which part of the playground he was standing in.
Geek Girl Authority
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
MARVEL STUDIOS' THE INFINITY SAGA
Categories Select Category Games GGA Columns Movies Stuff We Like The Daily Bugle TV & Streaming Books Marvel Movies Stuff We Like Geek Girl Authority reviews Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga – Captain America: Civil War: The Art of the Movie.
