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Express Tribune
5 days ago
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- Express Tribune
Robert Downey Jr doctor doom rumored to target Steve Rogers in Avengers doomsday
A new Avengers: Doomsday rumor suggests Robert Downey Jr., returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom, will target Steve Rogers — not out of pure villainy, but to fix a multiversal catastrophe Rogers allegedly caused. The claim comes from industry insider MyTimeToShineHello, who says Rogers' decision in Avengers: Endgame to remain in the past with Peggy Carter disrupted the prime timeline, triggering incursions across the multiverse. When Steve Rogers went back in time to live with Peggy Carter, he reportedly created the incursions. Doctor Doom reportedly wants him dead in 'AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY'. (Via: MyTimeToShineHello) — Marvel Updates (@marvel_updat3s) August 13, 2025 According to the theory, when Rogers returned the Infinity Stones and then stayed in the past, he altered history in ways that reshaped global events and spawned unstable realities. In this altered timeline, Tony Stark may never have become Iron Man, paving the way for a Doctor Doom — played by Downey Jr. in a dramatic role reversal. Fan theorist LollipopChainsawZz expanded on this idea, noting that Rogers' life with Peggy could have set off a cascade of changes that fractured the multiverse. Directed by the Russo Brothers, Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on December 18, 2026, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027. Marvel has kept plot specifics under wraps, but trusted scooper Alex Perez of The Cosmic Circus describes Doom as believing he is 'the hero in this story,' acting to seal the cracks in reality by using Franklin Richards, one of Marvel Comics' most powerful characters. Perez also hinted at a possible 'Team Doom,' though whether this involves other villains, variants, or Doombots remains unknown. This rumored plot sets the stage for a high-stakes confrontation between two of the MCU's most iconic figures, with Downey Jr. now steering the narrative much like Josh Brolin's Thanos in Infinity War. Whether this marks Marvel's bold reinvention or a final reckoning for its heroes, Avengers: Doomsday promises to reshape the MCU's legacy — one Avenger at a time.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Marvel Reveals Reason for Asterisk on ‘Thunderbolts' Billboard – and It's a Major Spoiler
The big spoiler around 'Thunderbolts' is finally out of the bag. Marvel has officially revealed what that haunting asterisk means on the advertising for its latest film. A newly revised billboard off of Sunset Plaza Drive in Los Angeles has completely removed the word 'Thunderbolts*' and replaced it with 'The New Avengers.' The new text – and apparently, new film title – appears above the photo of a cereal box featuring the seven leading ensemble characters. Marvel's marketing campaign around 'Thunderbolts' has been one of the most experimental ones the studio has tried in years. In addition to the asterisk, which prompted months of speculation after it first appeared in March of 2024, the movie also released an A24-style trailer as well as a limited edition collaboration with Wheaties. Star David Harbour even dressed as his character Red Guardian during a panel for the movie that took place at San Diego Comic-Con. The billboard for 'THUNDERBOLTS*' has officially been changed to 'THE NEW AVENGERS' — Marvel Updates (@marvel_updat3s) May 5, 2025 Now that the film's been out past its no-spoilers date, the studio revealed a new title for the film, a nod to its big reveal: These are now the New Avengers. Presenting Marvel Studios' #̶T̶h̶u̶n̶d̶e̶r̶b̶o̶l̶t̶s̶* # playing only in theaters. Get tickets: — Marvel Studios* (@MarvelStudios) May 5, 2025 The 36th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 'Thunderbolts' is directed by Jake Schreier with a screenplay by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo. 'Thunderbolts' is more like 'The Suicide Squad' than 'The Avengers' as the movie follows a group of unconventional antiheroes who are forced to team up to take down a dangerous threat. The movie stars Florence Pugh ('Midsommar,' 'Little Women') as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan ('Pam & Tommy,' 'A Different Man') as Bucky Barnes, David Harbour ('Stranger Things') as Red Guardian, Hannah John-Kamen ('Black Mirror,' 'The Stranger') as Ghost, Olga Kurylenko ('Quantum of Solace,' 'Treason') as Taskmaster and Wyatt Russell ('Black Mirror,' 'Lodge 49') as John Walker. The movie saw $76 million over its opening weekend, which is in line with pre-release projections for the movie but is less than the $89 million 'Captain America: Brave New World' made during its three-day opening. The post Marvel Reveals Reason for Asterisk on 'Thunderbolts' Billboard – and It's a Major Spoiler appeared first on TheWrap.
