The anticipation around Avengers: Doomsday has been sky high since it was first announced. The excitement reached a fever pitch when it was revealed that Robert Downey Jr will make a comeback to the Marvel Cinematic Universe but not as Iron Man aka Tony Stark. The actor is set to play the menacing Doctor Doom. While fans are waiting to catch a glimpse of his new Marvel avatar, Marvel Studios president, Kevin Feige revealed how RDJ reacted when he was offered the vicious role.

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"His exact words were, 'I played the best hero... I can play the best villain,'" Feige revealed at a recent event.

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Marvel Studios will release Avengers: Doomsday on 18th December 2026 in India.