Awaiting Robert Downey Jr.’s debut as Doctor Doom, the return of iconic villains excites fans

He Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) prepares for a succession of villains that will set the course of the franchise before the expected debut of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsdayscheduled for 2026.

According to Hobby Consolesthe strategy of Marvel It contemplates both the return of classic antagonists and the introduction of new threats and characters with ambiguous morals, in a bid to revitalize the interest of followers through films and series that will precede the great choral event.

The superhero franchise roadmap for the coming years includes a series of productions where villains will have a central role.

Before the arrival of Doctor Doom, the franchise will deploy a gallery of antagonists in different formats, with the objective of maintaining the expectation and offering unprecedented challenges to its heroes. Hobby Consoles highlights that this approach seeks to regain the momentum of the MCU, combining iconic figures with surprises that transcend the traditional superhero genre.

One of the first scenarios where this strategy will manifest itself will be in Spider-Man: Brand New Daythe next movie starring Tom Hollandafter what was Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).

Although the plot is kept secret, the return of Scorpion (Michael Mando)who reprises his role after his appearance in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2018).

He will be added Tombstone (Marvin Jones III)expanding the list of adversaries of the spider hero. Besides, Hobby Consoles points out that rumors are circulating about the possible intervention of characters with ambiguous morals, such as The Punisher (Jon Bernthal)who could show his most problematic side, and Hulk (Mark Ruffalo)which would present a wilder and less controlled side than in his last appearances.

These changes anticipate an evolution in the characterization of the characters, moving away from conventional archetypes.

The expansion of villains will not be limited to the cinema. in the series VisionQuestthe character of Vision (Paul Bettany) will face a triad of antagonists: Ultron (James Spader), Jocasta (T’Nia Miller) y Paladin (Todd Stashwick).

This production, according to Hobby Consolespromises to explore internal and external conflicts, with the presence of old acquaintances and new threats that will test the protagonist on different levels.

For its part, the second season of Your friend and neighbor Spider-Man in Disney+ will incorporate Venomone of the most emblematic rivals in the wall-crawling universe, whose arrival predicts high-voltage confrontations.

To this symbiote will be added Chameleon y Doctor Octopustwo villains who have left their mark on the history of Spider-Man and now they return to complicate the hero’s life even more. Hobby Consoles underlines that these additions reinforce Marvel’s commitment to combining nostalgia and novelty in its next installments.

In a twist within the franchise, LEGO Marvel Avengers: Strange Tailsone of the productions prior to Avengers: Doomsdaywill present at social networks as the main antagonist, as reported Hobby Consoles.

This proposal introduces a reflection on contemporary challenges, expanding the spectrum of villains beyond traditional supervillains and exploring current problems that affect both the characters and the audience.

The expectation for the arrival of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday continues to grow, but Marvel has designed a journey full of challenges and surprises for its heroes and viewers. Before facing the great classic villains, the protagonists of the MCU must overcome obstacles that, at times, reflect the dilemmas and threats of the real world.