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Charts the Fantastic Four’s evolving relationship with Black Panther and Wakanda—from their first meeting in FF #52 (1961) and rival traps to deep alliances against Doctor Doom, through Doomwar and the Future Foundation, to Shuri’s leadership and a multiverse-spanning finale with Reed Richards.
Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday introduces Doctor Doom as a powerful villain wielding science and magic, aiming to unleash a crisis across the Multiverse, with the film set for release on December 18, 2026.
Channing Tatum reveals he was injured during filming of Avengers: Doomsday, missing a major fight with Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom, and discusses his portrayal of Gambit, which will be toned down and more serious compared to previous versions, with the film set to release on December 18, 2026.
A scene in 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' features Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, confirmed by the director, shot by the Russo Brothers, hinting at his involvement in the Marvel universe's upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday'.
Vanessa Kirby confirms that Robert Downey Jr. appears as Doctor Doom in the mid-credits scene of 'Fantastic Four: First Steps,' which was filmed during Avengers: Doomsday production, and shares her experience working while pregnant on the Marvel set.
The post-credits scene of 'The Fantastic Four' reveals Franklin Richards, the child of Reed Richards and Sue Storm, possessing the power cosmic and hints at his crucial role in the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday,' with Doctor Doom appearing as a key antagonist. The scene sets up significant future storylines involving multiverse and family dynamics within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The mid-credits scene in 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' hints at Doctor Doom's involvement and sets up the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday,' with potential multiversal connections and a major storyline involving Franklin Richards and Secret Wars. The film's post-credits scene features an animated intro, and despite teasing a multiverse crossover, the movie remains confined to Earth-828 for now.
Julian McMahon, known for playing Doctor Doom in Fantastic Four, passed away at 56 after battling cancer. His co-stars Ioan Gruffudd and Michael Chiklis paid heartfelt tributes, highlighting his talent and kindness. McMahon's career spanned TV and film, including Nip/Tuck and Runaways, leaving a lasting impact on fans and colleagues alike.
The pre-load for Marvel Rivals is now available on Xbox Series consoles, with a download size of 44.56 GB. The game is set to launch on December 5th at 7pm EST/4pm PST. Marvel Rivals features a storyline where Doctor Doom and his future counterpart from 2099 cause universes to collide, leading to battles between superheroes and villains from across the multiverse. A list of 39 characters, including both announced and unannounced ones, has been shared by a Twitter user, adding to the anticipation for the game's release.
Marvel Studios' announcement of the cast for the new Fantastic Four movie presents an opportunity for the studio to reset the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With the potential for a period piece and freedom from established MCU canon, Marvel could introduce iconic villain Doctor Doom and recenter its plans around the Fantastic Four. Reports suggest that Marvel is quietly retooling its MCU plans, potentially minimizing the role of Kang and introducing new storylines. This strategic shift could allow Marvel to seamlessly integrate Doctor Doom as a major villain and reshape the future of the MCU.
The MCU's Fantastic Four have been cast, sparking speculation about who will play their archnemesis, Doctor Doom. The article suggests that Doctor Doom should be played by a voice actor instead of a big-name star, citing the character's history in live-action movies and the importance of his mask. It highlights the success of voice actors in portraying Doom in cartoons and video games and draws a parallel to Darth Vader's iconic portrayal. The article argues that a voice actor coupled with a stuntman in costume could better capture the essence of the character and provide more flexibility for future projects.
Marvel Studios is reportedly considering replacing Jonathan Majors' Kang character with the iconic villain Dr. Doom due to ongoing legal issues. The report also highlights challenges and disarray within Marvel, including expensive production costs for "She-Hulk," reshoots for "The Marvels," and script issues for "Blade." Additionally, the studio is said to be exploring ways to bring the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe following the conclusion of the writers strike.
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and filmmaker Jon Favreau revealed that Robert Downey Jr. was originally considered for the role of Doctor Doom in the 2005 Fantastic Four film. Although he was never cast, Downey Jr. went on to become a pivotal part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Tony Stark/Iron Man. In the comic books, Victor Von Doom once assumed the mantle of Iron Man in the Infamous Iron Man story arc. Downey Jr. will next be seen in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.