The Marvel Universe is gearing up for its massive upcoming event titled Avengers: Doomsday, a movie that will assemble an extraordinary group of heroes to confront a fresh multiversal peril. Directed by the Russo Brothers, known for their work on Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, this film will bring together the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and other beloved characters in a plot that could fundamentally alter the franchise prior to the Avengers: Secret Wars revamp. A major surprise about Doomsday is the casting of Robert Downey Jr. as the famous villain, Doctor Doom, the cruel ruler of Latveria who hides his disfigured face behind a metallic mask.
The choice to have Robert Downey Jr. play Doctor Doom ignited a flurry of discussions about this upcoming villain’s backstory and connection to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s past. Various theories have emerged, such as Doctor Doom being an evil counterpart of Tony Stark from another dimension or perhaps he’s employing the remains of a fallen hero to deceptively control his former associates. Recently, a captivating theory posted by Reddit user TheGreatMason on the r/MCUTheories forum presents a logical explanation for how Doctor Doom might have acquired his iconic scars, linking his origin to a key event in the Infinity Saga.
In the MCU, The Infinity Stones Hurt Their Wielder
In the universe of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), before the Gauntlet was ever assembled, a mere touch of one specific stone was often fatal for ordinary beings. For instance, in ‘Thor: The Dark World’, the Aether, also known as the Reality Stone, gradually infected Jane Foster (Natalie Portman). Its parasitic energy drained her from within. This danger became even more apparent in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ when the Power Stone instantly vaporized the Collector’s (Benicio del Toro) assistant upon touch. The Guardians barely survived carrying the Power Stone for a brief period, which nearly broke them apart and was only possible due to Peter Quill’s (Chris Pratt) mixed Celestial physiology.
In a more simplified language: One stone was lethal, but with the Infinity Gauntlet, Thanos (Josh Brolin) multiplied that danger by harnessing the combined cosmic power of all six. Following his triumph in Avengers: Infinity War, Thanos was left with a blackened and useless arm due to the lasting effects of his snap. The exertion of using the stones again, this time to destroy them, came close to killing him and reduced him to a frail version of his original self, making it easy for Thor (Chris Hemsworth) to defeat him.
In a powerful demonstration, the movie Avengers: Endgame showed that even the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), a being created by gamma radiation and considered one of the strongest entities capable of such an act, was injured during the process of undoing the Blip, his arm charred and appearing irreparable. However, it was Tony Stark who ultimately paid the heaviest cost. Despite his body being shielded by his most advanced armor, it couldn’t withstand the immense cosmic power he used to defeat Thanos with the Infinity Gauntlet.
Did the MCU Doctor Doom Use the Infinity Gauntlet?
According to TheGreatMason’s theory on Reddit, which is based on established Doctor Doom lore, an intriguing backstory for Doctor Doom’s scars is proposed. This theory draws from a crucial detail in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” where it’s shown that each universe finds unique ways to defeat Thanos. Intriguingly, TheGreatMason suggests an engaging hypothesis: “Perhaps Doom hails from a universe where he used the Infinity Stones to vanquish Thanos but miraculously survived due to his expertise in mystic arts.
In an alternate scenario, it’s suggested that Victor Von Doom might have taken the lead and used the Infinity Gauntlet to eliminate Thanos, similar to what Tony Stark did in “Avengers: Endgame”. With his exceptional skills in technology and magic as depicted in Marvel Comics, he would stand a better chance of surviving the gauntlet’s power. However, this selfless act would not come without its share of tragic consequences. As the theory posits, Doom’s face could bear the same scars that Tony Stark endured at the conclusion of “Endgame”, thus elevating him to a heroic status on his home world.
If Marvel Studios chooses this path, depicting Doctor Doom’s victory over Thanos could effectively demonstrate the new MCU villain’s might. Furthermore, the common experience of loss at the hands of Thanos with the Avengers from the Sacred Timeline might make it simpler for the antagonist to influence the heroes. As suggested by TheGreatMason, if Doctor Doom bears the same scar as 616 Tony Stark, indicating he saved that world from Thanos, it provides additional reasons for the heroes to trust him.
Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on December 18, 2026.
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