MCU’s Doctor Doom Could Be Iron Man’s Child in a Wild Doomsday Theory

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The origins of Doctor Doom in the MCU are finally clarified in a mind-blowing theory, and as the release date for “Avengers: Doomsday” nears, the plot is becoming more apparent. The cast announcement for “Avengers: Doomsday” indicates at least four active superhero teams, including the Thunderbolts, and the post-credits scene of “Thunderbolts*” hints at crossovers with “Avengers: Doomsday“. Additionally, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is set to establish the multiversal backdrop for “Avengers: Doomsday“.

In the upcoming film, “Avengers: Doomsday”, Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal of Doctor Doom will mark his first official appearance within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This has sparked much curiosity regarding the origins of Doctor Doom, especially since it remains unclear if Downey’s version shares any history with the Fantastic Four, whether he belongs to an existing MCU timeline, and crucially, why he is being played by the same actor who portrayed Iron Man. The return of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom following Iron Man’s retirement in “Avengers: Endgame” implies that Tony Stark may still play a significant role within the Marvel Universe during the Multiverse Saga.

There Are A Lot Of Theories About How Avengers: Doomsday Connects To Iron Man’s Story

Robert Downey Jr.’s Return As Doctor Doom Raises Questions About Iron Man

As a movie aficionado, I find it rather puzzling why the Marvel Cinematic Universe would introduce such a renowned character as Tony Stark in an entirely new role, given that he and Doctor Doom have minimal connections in the comics. However, the intriguing twist could potentially be the amalgamation of Tony Stark from different universes (like Earth-11029 and Earth-5012) or even Doctor Doom assuming the Iron Man mantle as seen in ‘Superior Iron Man’. Regardless, such adaptations would likely stray from the comic books’ original storylines, necessitating significant alterations within the MCU.

In another scenario, Dr. Doom might assume Tony Stark’s appearance as a tactic to deceive the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) by pretending to be Iron Man or just to harass the Avengers. Or, it could be that Tony Stark from another universe transformed into Doctor Doom instead of Iron Man in his reality. Alternatively, Victor von Doom might have evolved to resemble Earth-616’s Tony Stark. The theory that Dr. Doom has adopted Iron Man’s appearance becomes slightly plausible if it is indeed Doctor Doom, not the Fantastic Four, who is heading towards Earth following the post-credits scene in Thunderbolts.

An Alternate Universe Harley Keener Becoming Doctor Doom Is One Of The MCU’s Most Intense Doomsday Theories

Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom May Not Be Tony Stark After All

In an interview with The Sunday Times, directors Joe and Anthony Russo hint that there is no other actor capable of portraying Doctor Doom like Robert Downey Jr. will in “Avengers: Doomsday”. This comment may imply a link between Tony Stark’s demise and the emergence of Doctor Doom. Instead of being an Iron Man or Victor von Doom imposter, the Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday could be a new character who assumes the role of an evil Iron Man. If this is true, it might be Iron Man 3’s Harley Keener who takes on the Doom persona and seeks vengeance for his mentor’s death.

In the MCU, as Harley Keener’s role in Avengers: Endgame was limited to a brief appearance, there’s an opportunity for the creators to develop a fresh take on the character Ty Simpkins portrayed originally. This could lead to the emergence of a new Doctor Doom in a future film like Avengers. Doomsday. Initially, Harley Keener might remain identical to his introduction in Iron Man 3, or an alternate version with a comparable background could be introduced. Regardless, the fact that Harley Keener didn’t get to reconnect with Tony Stark and couldn’t follow in his footsteps as the next Iron Man might drive him to transform into an antagonist known as Doctor Doom.

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Avengers: Doomsday’s Doctor Doom Will Probably Be Very Different From The Comics

In the movie “Avengers: Doomsday,” the appearance of Doctor Doom deviates significantly from his traditional comic book portrayal. Unlike the comics where he is Reed Richards’ envious adversary, fueled by anger and vanity, often concealing his injured face behind a metal mask, the Doctor Doom in this film might have an entirely different backstory. Just as Thanos’ reason for maintaining cosmic balance differs from his fixation on death, and just as Kang the Conqueror is not consistently menacing in the main MCU timeline, the origin of the Doctor Doom character in “Avengers: Doomsday” could be dramatically altered.

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Iron Man 3 hinted that Harley Keener might take over as Iron Man in the future, but the MCU hasn’t revealed what Harley has been up to since Tony Stark gave him some tech. For a time, Harley seemed ideal for becoming the MCU’s Iron Lad, though this would require significant alterations to Kang the Conqueror’s history. Since Kang isn’t the main antagonist of the Multiverse Saga anymore, this concept could be adapted in the development of Doctor Doom instead.

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2025-05-04 04:19