Wild Theory Claims RDJ’s Dr. Doom Will Be Killed by a “Real” Dr. Doom Portrayed by a Beloved Actor

A few weeks ago at this year’s SDCC, it was revealed that Avengers: Kang Dynasty is being retitled Avengers: Doomsday. Robert Downey Jr. will portray Doctor Doom, one of Marvel’s most formidable villains.

The announcement received mixed reactions, with some fans expressing disappointment over the discontinuation of Kang’s storyline and others grappling with the idea of RDJ stepping into a role so distinct from his iconic Iron Man character.

It’s evident that Kevin Feige won’t undermine Iron Man’s iconic moment, as Tony Stark’s death in Endgame remains one of the most emotional scenes in the franchise. Despite no official confirmations, insider reports suggest that Doctor Doom will make his debut in Fantastic Four: First Steps, and will not be linked to Iron Man.

A new fan theory circulating on Reddit proposes that RDJ’s Doctor Doom may not be the true Doom fans are expecting. Instead, it posits that RDJ’s Doom is a variant or decoy, which will ultimately be replaced by the real Doctor Doom, played by another actor.

The theory argues that Marvel has a track record of successful casting choices, even when initial fan reactions were mixed. It suggests that Marvel understands Doctor Doom’s significance as a major villain and is planning his introduction carefully, rather than using him as a mere substitute for Kang.

According to this theory, Marvel might use a well-known actor, like Robert Downey Jr., to portray a variant of Doctor Doom who will serve as a major antagonist in upcoming films. This faux-Doom could play a crucial role in setting up Secret Wars or Battleworld, before the true Doctor Doom makes his dramatic entrance.

As audiences become accustomed to seeing this familiar face as Doctor Doom, the real Doctor Doom will make a dramatic entrance and defeat the faux-Doom in a shocking manner. This twist would highlight the contrast between the two and establish the true Doom as an even more formidable villain.

Additionally, many fans have suggested Cillian Murphy as the ideal actor for the “real” Doctor Doom, given his long-standing fan-casting for the role.

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