Russo Brothers Hail Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom Costume as Favorite Ahead of Dec. 18 Release
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Updated · Variety · Jun 2
Russo Brothers Hail Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom Costume as Favorite Ahead of Dec. 18 Release
3 articles · Updated · Variety · Jun 2
SXSW London gave Marvel fans one fresh clue about “Avengers: Doomsday”: the Russos said Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom look is their favorite costume across the 5 Marvel films they have directed.
Anthony Russo said the design fits the character closely, while Joe Russo said Doom balances comic-book fidelity with a new story built specifically for this film rather than a direct adaptation.
The brothers still withheld plot details from the U.K. production, but repeated that the movie is a “phase zero” reset that starts from scratch and will bring shifts in the Avengers lineup.
The comments land more than 6 years after “Avengers: Endgame” made $2.8 billion, with “Doomsday” due on Dec. 18, 2026 and carrying expectations to revive superhero box office momentum.