Kevin Feige Says 'Avengers' Fans Misremember Thanos 'Build-Up'
TheWrap • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige revealed plans for the upcoming MCU crossover event "Avengers: Doomsday" at San Diego Comic-Con, highlighting an all-star cast lineup.
- Feige addressed fan comparisons between the buildup to "Doomsday" and the previous "Avengers" films, explaining that Doctor Doom's limited prior appearances are intentional, similar to Thanos' minimal early cameos before "Infinity War."
- He emphasized that "Doomsday" will serve as a proper introduction to Doctor Doom for both longtime comic fans and new audiences, much like "Infinity War" did for Thanos.
- Robert Downey Jr. will return to the MCU in the role of Victor von Doom, marking a notable shift from his previous portrayal of Tony Stark/Iron Man.
- "Avengers: Doomsday" is scheduled for release on December 18.
