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Marvel Studios has announced a major change for the upcoming fifth Avengers film. Originally named The Kang Dynasty, the movie will now be called Avengers: Doomsday. The Russo Brothers will return to direct the film, and Robert Downey Jr. will portray the iconic role of Doctor Doom. The movie is scheduled for release in May 2026. The announcement was made at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, surprising fans. The film’s title change from The Kang Dynasty to Doomsday suggests a shift in the storyline from Kang to the introduction of Doctor Doom as a key antagonist.

This major change signifies Marvel’s shift away from the multiverse and Kang-centric storylines that they had been developing from 2021 to 2024. The decision comes after Jonathan Majors was let go from his role as Kang the Conqueror. With Majors no longer part of the project, Marvel has chosen to use this as an opportunity to take the story in a new direction, focusing on a villain who is more down-to-earth and dangerously threatening.

Who Is Doctor Doom?

Victor von Doom, also known as Doctor Doom, is one of Marvel’s most formidable and iconic villains. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, he was introduced in The Fantastic Four #5 in 1962. Doom is the ruler of the fictional nation of Latveria and possesses an unparalleled genius-level intellect. He is a master scientist and sorcerer, and his armor provides him with superhuman strength, durability, and a wide range of advanced technologies.

Doom is often motivated by a mix of personal vendetta, a thirst for power, and a twisted sense of duty to save humanity, albeit through his authoritarian rule. His complex character has made him a compelling adversary not only for the Fantastic Four but for the entire Marvel Universe. Doom’s introduction into the MCU, especially portrayed by Robert Downey Jr., is expected to bring a new level of depth and intrigue to the franchise. It’s uncertain whether Downey will play Victor von Doom or simply Tony Stark who becomes Doctor Doom as a variant character, but hopefully it is the former.

Have you noticed something about the Deadpool & Wolverine marketing? Even though Hugh Jackman announced his return to his beloved role in 2022, the upcoming movie has never promoted itself as Logan’s last ride. In contrast, the 2017 movie Logan heavily marketed as the character’s final appearance turned out to be misleading. Given how audiences respond to finales, like Avengers: Endgame, it’s surprising that Marvel hasn’t emphasized this angle. Perhaps this is because Jackman might not be done playing Wolverine, and he could have more appearances in the MCU. What if Ryan Reynolds confirmed this?

Co-stars, brothers, and prank-masters Reynolds and Jackman are currently on a world tour to promote Deadpool 3. Most recently, they were in Berlin where Reynolds praised his old pal during a fan event by saying, “There’s only been one Wolverine, the reason is no one can do it except him.”

Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Emma Corrin at the ‘DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE’ fan event in Berlin.

“There’s only been one Wolverine, the reason is no one can do it except him”#DeadpoolAndWolverine hits theaters July 26! pic.twitter.com/MviOyPglBA
— The Cine Geek (@CineGeekNews) July 8, 2024

Just one friend praising another? Maybe, but this would be an interesting thing to say if Marvel was actively seeking a new Wolverine, as we had previously thought. Kevin Feige has confirmed that the launch of the X-Men and mutantkind into the MCU will begin with Deadpool & Wolverine. We assumed this meant a rebooted and recast team was on the way. Perhaps this will be true for everyone else, but it seems that Jackman will continue to be the one and only Wolverine for a while longer.

There have been persistent rumors that Jackman could return for a major role in Avengers: Secret Wars. It’s clear that he’s enjoying this unexpected second wave of Wolverine, as he has even declared that Deadpool 3 “exceeded anything else” he’s ever done as this character — yes, including Logan. Given that, it would surely be quite easy for Reynolds, Feige, and others to convince him to stick around for a few more movies. In other words, Taron Egerton should back off because Jackman is not done yet!