Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRachel McGrathTuesday 14 July 2026 08:31 BSTBeloved character makes surprise return in Avengers Doomsday first trailerRobert Downey Jr. is set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the new supervillain Doctor Doom in the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday.This marks Downey Jr.'s first appearance in the MCU since his character Tony Stark's death in Avengers: Endgame in 2019.Marvel's former visual department director, Andy Park, shared the first look at Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom mask in concept art for the film.Avengers: Doomsday will unite characters from across Marvel's many universes, including Thor, the X-Men, Ant-Man, and Yelena Belova.The film, which is the first half of a two-part Avengers finale, is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on 18 December.In fullMarvel shares first look at Robert Downey Jr return to Avengers as Doctor DoomMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in