Marvel Studios Returns to San Diego Comic-Con

Downey Jr. to Return as Doctor Doom

Marvel Studios Panel Highlights

In a shocking announcement, Robert Downey Jr. will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to play Doctor Doom in a pair of Avengers films.

The news was announced on Saturday at San Diego Comic-Con during the Marvel panel when Downey Jr. revealed himself on stage in front of a cheering crowd.

This will mark Downey Jr.'s first MCU appearance since he retired from the role of Iron Man in 2019's "Avengers: Endgame."

In addition to the Doctor Doom announcement, the Marvel panel also featured a number of other highlights, including:

• The release of the first trailer for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," which is set to hit theaters in November.
• The announcement of a new "Captain America" film, which will star Anthony Mackie as the new Captain America.
• The reveal of a new "Daredevil" series, which will be released on Disney+.

Marvel Studios' return to San Diego Comic-Con was a major event for fans of the MCU, and it provided a glimpse into the future of the franchise.