The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Summary
A major newfangled hypothesis suggests that Robert Downey Jr. could return to theMCUas soon as 2025’sThe Fantastic Four . Robert Downey Jr. became the face of the MCU after appear as Tony Stark in 2008’sIron Man , being featured prominently in ten MCU movies before leaving the franchise inAvengers : Endgame . Despite Tony Stark ’s last inEndgame , there has recently been a Brobdingnagian amount of speculation thatRobert Downey Jr. will be generate to the MCU , and there is a enceinte way this can happen without damage Iron Man ’s legacy .
While it ab initio seemed as though Robert Downey Jr. was done with the MCU after his going , the Academy Award - winning doer has recently been vocal about his willingness to return . While speaking to Jodie Foster forVariety’sActors on Actors series , Downey Jr. revealed that Tony Stark is"crazily in [ his ] DNA,“and state his open - mindedness about reprise the role . However , bringingRobert Downey Jr. back as Iron Mancould discredit the impact of the character ’s sacrifice inEndgame , but novel hypothesis suggest the actor could come back as someone entirely newfangled .
It ’s just madly in my DNA . in all probability the most like - me character I ’ve ever played , even though he ’s way cool than I am . I ’ve become surprisingly opened - minded to the idea .
Robert Downey Jr. May Return To The MCU As Doctor Doom
Marvel Studios Doesn’t Want To Reverse Tony Stark’s Emotional Avengers: Endgame Sacrifice
Back in December , Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige utter toVanity Fairfor a binding story on Robert Downey Jr. , and give away that Tony Stark’sEndgamedeath would never be reversed . This means that , should he return to the MCU , Downey Jr. would not be portraying his original version of Tony Stark ’s Iron Man . However , the magic of the multiverse mean Downey Jr. could debut as a variance of his iconic MCU hero , and Modern surmise has pointed to him fetch a interpretation ofTony Stark who becomes Doctor Doominto the MCU .
We are sound to keep that moment and not touch that second again . We all work very intemperately for many yr to get to that , and we would never want to as if by magic undo it in any way .
There is anteriority for this to chance , as Tony Stark became Doctor Doom after see himself in Victor Von Doom ’s body during 2010’sWhat If ? Iron Man : Demon in an Armoralternate storyline . This would not only be a grand way to bring Robert Downey Jr. back into the MCU , but would also mark a brilliant unveiling for Doctor Doom , who is one of Marvel ’s most iconic , recognisable and long - run villains . theory have suggested this could happen in time forPhase 6 ’s upcomingAvengers : Secret Wars , but this could occur much sooner .
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Marvel cartoon strip ' What If series has explored many alternate storylines that may be perfect to conform into the MCU ’s animated What If … ? for time of year 3 .
The Fantastic Four Would Be A Great Place For Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom To Debut
Doctor Doom Is The Fantastic Four’s Archenemy In Marvel Comics
WhileAvengers : Secret Wars’suspected multiversal storyline may make the most sentience for this turn variate of Tony Stark to appear in the MCU , one theory explains that Stark ’s Doctor Doom would actually play dear inMarvel Studios’The Fantastic Fourreboot . SinceThe Fantastic Four’smain roll was confirmed on Valentine ’s Day , it ’s been heavily suspected that the upcoming movie will take place in an alternating reality , given its 1960s - themed retro - futuristic design . This present the perfect opportunity for Robert Downey Jr. to appear as an alternate Doctor Doom .
Pedro Pascal , Vanessa Kirby , Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss - Bachrach have been confirmed to be wager Reed Richards ' Mister Fantastic , Sue Storm ’s Invisible Woman , Johnny Storm ’s Human Torch and Ben Grimm ’s Thing , respectively .
Doctor Doom is the Fantastic Four ’s superlative enemy in Marvel Comics , so it would be expectant to see him debut alongside Marvel ’s First Family in their Phase 6 movie . However , The Fantastic Fourbeing set in an substitute universe give Marvel Studios the probability to take some creative liberty , which intend the primary version of Doctor Doom does n’t need to appear . Instead , Robert Downey Jr. ’s return as Tony Stark could highlight the outlandishness of the multiverse if he appears as a variant of Doctor Doomto oppose the team inThe Fantastic Four .
The Fantastic Four: First Steps depicts Marvel’s First Family navigating their roles as heroes amidst a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world. As they defend Earth from Galactus and the enigmatic Silver Surfer, they must also uphold the strength of their family bond.
Doctor Doom Needs To Be Set Up Before Secret Wars, The Fantastic Four Is The Perfect Opportunity
Doctor Doom Was The Main Antagonist Of Marvel Comics' Secret Wars Storyline In 2015
If Marvel Studios takes inspiration from 2015’sSecret Warsstoryline in Marvel Comics for 2027’sAvengers : Secret Wars , thenit ’s very probable that Doctor Doom will be featured as a significant baddie in the Multiverse Saga ’s last project . In the laughable narrative , a big businessman - hungry Doctor Doom creates a patchwork planet after incursions destroy the multiverse , allowing many form to reside alongside each other , and establishing himself as " God Emperor " . This would be cracking to see unfold in the MCU , but rushingDoctor Doom intoAvengers : Secret Wars could ruin this story .
The earliest billet Doctor Doom could debut isThe Fantastic Four .
The easiest way to get over this exit would be to go down up Doctor Doom as a brawny threat in the projects precedingAvengers : Secret Wars . Since it ’s unconvincing that Doctor Doom will appear inCaptain America : Brave New World , andDeadpool & Wolverineis dealing with twentieth Century Fox’sX - Mencharacters , the other placeDoctor Doom could debut isThe Fantastic Four . Luckily , this is also the picture show that name the most sense for the scoundrel ’s first adventure , and this could tantalise Robert Downey Jr. play Tony Stark ’s Doctor Doom for much farsighted than just one movie .
Robert Downey Jr. In The Fantastic Four Leaves Space For The MCU’s Official Doctor Doom
Robert Downey Jr. Likely Wouldn’t Return As The Permanent Version Of Doctor Doom
Of of course , this is currently all speculation . Robert Downey Jr. has n’t been confirmed to be returning to the MCU , permit alone as a variate of Doctor Doom . If this does happen , it will likely only be for a light time , as Downey Jr. will forever be associated with the heroicTony Stark , rather than his villainous variant . This stand for that Tony Stark ’s Doctor Doom inThe Fantastic Fourmay not be the same edition of Doom featured inAvengers : Secret Wars , but this could actually benefit the approaching crossover event .
Marvel Studios has wait so long to introduce Doctor Doom to the MCU that his debut now needs to be something spectacular . inaugurate him with the aspect of Robert Downey Jr. would catch viewer ' attention straight away , and doing this inThe Fantastic Fourmeans the nominal team could beat this discrepancy , proving their military posture and team - work from the get - go . However , this would only create the opportunity for theMCU ’s prescribed Doctor Doomfrom Earth-616 to take Tony Stark ’s place , setting him up to be an even bad menace inAvengers : Secret Wars and beyond.
Cast
The Fantastic Four : First Steps depict Marvel ’s First Family voyage their use as hero amidst a 1960s - inspired , retro - futurist world . As they defend Earth from Galactus and the enigmatical Silver Surfer , they must also continue the strength of their family bail .
Upcoming MCU picture show
Release Date
Deadpool & Wolverine
July 26 , 2024
Captain America : Brave New World
February 14 , 2025
Thunderbolts *
May 5 , 2025
The Fantastic Four
July 25 , 2025
Blade
November 7 , 2025
retaliator 5
May 1 , 2026
retaliator : Secret Wars
May 7 , 2027
