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Marvel Studios made a significant splash at San Diego Comic-Con, unveiling thrilling news about upcoming Avengers films and featuring an array of surprise guests.
One of the major highlights was Robert Downey Jr.’s dramatic return, not as his iconic character Iron Man, but as the villain Doctor Doom. Appearing in full costume with Dr. Doom’s mask and green cloak, Downey Jr. was met with enthusiastic cheers as he teased, “New mask, same task.” This announcement marks a new chapter for Downey, who has been synonymous with Marvel’s cinematic rise since his debut as Iron Man.
The session also addressed the absence of Jonathan Majors, previously a significant villain in the Marvel universe, who was removed following legal issues.
Adding to the excitement, directors Anthony and Joe Russo, renowned for their work on Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, announced their return to direct the upcoming Avengers films titled *Doomsday* and *Secret Wars*. The Russo brothers shared their journey with Marvel, expressing that after Avengers: Endgame, they felt creatively depleted but have since found a new story that reinvigorated their passion.
The anticipation for these new projects is high, especially with the Russo brothers at the helm. They promised that *Secret Wars* would be a monumental addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, describing it as the “biggest story that Marvel Comics ever told.” Joe Russo reminisced about how *Secret Wars* was the first comic book series that made him fall in love with comics, setting high expectations for its cinematic rendition.
The announcements at Comic-Con have set the stage for a thrilling new phase in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with fans eagerly awaiting the return of the Russo brothers and the introduction of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. This new direction promises to bring fresh excitement and epic storytelling to the beloved franchise.
