Robert Downey Jr Back as Doctor Doom for Two Marvel Movies

After a seemingly final farewell in Avengers: Endgame, Robert Downey Jr. makes a surprising comeback to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. July 27, 2024 5:30 PM Image: Google Search

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