Robert Downey Jr.'s alleged first look as Doctor Doom from Avengers: Doomsday sparks Marvel fans outrage: 'End it already'

Robert Downey Jr. clearly has no plans to hit the brakes at 60. The Hollywood icon, beloved among fans as Tony Stark/Iron Man, just hit a major milestone and decided to mark it in true Marvel style. With a custom birthday invite that gave a nod to his next big MCU role, RDJ made it clear he is the one true Marvelite.

Robert Downey Jr. throws a Doctor Doom twist into his birthday bash

On April 4th, Downey celebrated his 60th with a party, but it was his birthday invite that really stole the show. The card, which quickly made its way around the internet, looked like something straight out of a comic book. It featured Doctor Doom and playfully hinted at his upcoming Marvel role.

The invite wasn¡¯t just a quirky design choice, but it was RDJ's way of teasing his comeback to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Many fans have now theorised that it could be his first official look from the movie.

Robert Downey Jr¡¯s Doctor Doom-themed invite for his 60th birthday pic.twitter.com/CKL6OwylSj

¡ª DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) April 6, 2025

Fans' react to RDJ's birthday invite aka alleged first look as Doctor Doom

When photos of Robert Downey Jr.¡¯s Doctor Doom-themed birthday invite started making the rounds online, fans were partly hyped and mostly nervous. The card, styled like a comic book cover, featured a reimagined version of Doctor Doom that some fans hoped wouldn¡¯t be the final look in the movie despite rumours suggesting that it could be MCU's new way of teasing his character's first look.

In the invitation, Doctor Doom is seen in a green jacket with exaggerated comic-like shading and a dramatic purple cape, giving it a slightly over-the-top villain vibe. His face is partially masked, with one side showing Downey¡¯s recognisable features and the other side looking metallic and scarred. His hair is tousled and messy.

The top of the card reads "FROM DOCTOR DOOM!" in bold red and green lettering, set against a bright pink and white striped background, which makes the whole thing feel like a vintage comic colour.

However, fans felt that both the card and Doctor Doom's look were outdated, with one writing, "He's not actually going to look like that, right?"

he¡¯s not actually going to look like that right ? https://t.co/GLqwX4gsUH

¡ª Monke Knowledge (@DuckKnowledge) April 6, 2025

"If that¡¯s what Doom ends up looking like, we¡¯re cooked," another wrote.

If that¡¯s what Doom ends up looking like, we¡¯re cooked. https://t.co/z19MyrvpK7

¡ª RJ (@ResonantJustice) April 6, 2025

A third wrote, "That better not be his look, because that concept art leak was peak."

That better not be his look cos that concept art leak was peak https://t.co/uYWLWcYRFW

¡ª JJ (@JjjSoap86260) April 6, 2025

"If that¡¯s going to be the design, end it already," another disappointed fan commented.

What we know about Avengers: Doomsday

After bidding goodbye to the Iron Man character in Avengers: Endgame, where he sacrificed himself to defeat Thanos, RDJ will return as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday.

Downey¡¯s return as Doctor Doom was revealed during Marvel¡¯s Hall H panel at the San Diego Comic-Con last summer. The crowd went wild when he walked on stage wearing Doom¡¯s mask and cape, grinning as he said, ¡°New mask, same task. What¡¯d I tell you? I like playing complicated characters.¡±

Robert Downey Jr. introduced as Doctor Doom| Credit: X

The upcoming film is set for release in May 2026 and is slated to mark a major shift for the MCU as it gears up for the next era of heroes and villains.

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