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?

OriginalGusto1 - 7/31/2024, 7:50 PM

@McMurdo - I have a healthy dose of that.

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

@OriginalGusto1 - so does my father.

Wait......dad??!

OriginalGusto1 - 7/31/2024, 8:50 PM

@McMurdo - Where do you think I got it?

r1g0r - 7/31/2024, 10:58 PM

@McMurdo -

Sure!
Grab a shovel.

ShamusG - 7/31/2024, 11:10 PM

@OriginalGusto1 - I was just randomly thinking of you Gusto. Or are you are variant?

McMurdo - 7/31/2024, 11:57 PM

@ShamusG - don't hit on @orignalgusto1 in front of me.

Hit on him behind me if you know what I mean 😉

RegularPoochie - 8/1/2024, 3:25 AM

@McMurdo - who tf is that r1g0r? Some clown who has blocked me even before I've seen his dumbass comment, lmao.

dagenspear - 8/1/2024, 3:37 AM

@RegularPoochie - LORD willing, belittling isn't appropriate.

RegularPoochie - 8/1/2024, 11:31 AM

@dagenspear - Curse the Gods

RegularPoochie - 8/1/2024, 11:59 AM

@McMurdo - "don't hit on @orignalgusto1 in front of me."
Damn, lmfao!

McMurdo - 8/1/2024, 6:36 PM

@RegularPoochie - he blocked me just after my Chlamydia joke. I think I hurt his feelings and his mom has passed. Had no idea. Id apologize if I could it was just a joke! @fireandblood blocked me too. Which I'm actually okay with. I called him on his race baiting comments in the last few articles...this one too. he got outted saw folks liking my comment and deuced. If you can't take the heat get outta the kitchen!

RegularPoochie - 8/1/2024, 9:38 PM

@McMurdo -

Tho I don't understand why would fireandblood block you, he/she can usually take the heat here?

OriginalGusto1 - 8/1/2024, 9:47 PM

@ShamusG - I'm Gusto...I'm disgusting.

OriginalGusto1 - 8/1/2024, 9:47 PM

Not @McMurdo disgusting...But, I'm up there.

OriginalGusto1 - 8/1/2024, 9:50 PM

@McMurdo - For the record...I thought your chlamydia joke was legendary. And, I can't spell chlamydia...even though I've gone many rounds with it.

RegularPoochie - 8/1/2024, 11:42 PM

@OriginalGusto1 - you damn perv! Jerking off in poison ivy bushes thinking no one would look you up there.

McMurdo - 8/1/2024, 11:57 PM

@RegularPoochie - the times they are a changggggin

McMurdo - 8/2/2024, 12:00 AM

@OriginalGusto1 - I knew you'd approve you old salty sea dog.

OriginalGusto1 - 8/2/2024, 7:42 PM

@RegularPoochie - I layed really low!

RegularPoochie - 8/5/2024, 1:12 PM

@OriginalGusto1 - Does it itch?

OriginalGusto1 - 8/5/2024, 7:40 PM

@RegularPoochie - Really bad, man.

RegularPoochie - 8/6/2024, 12:09 PM

@OriginalGusto1 - worth it

OriginalGusto1 - 8/6/2024, 9:08 PM

@RegularPoochie - Word.

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.

OriginalGusto1 - 8/1/2024, 9:48 PM

@McMurdo - LMFAO! He called you kiddo!!!!!!!!

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.

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