Pedro Pascal recently shared his thoughts on Robert Downey Jr.’s involvement in the upcoming Marvel Studios film, Avengers: Doomsday. The highly anticipated movie, directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, is currently in production and slated for release in December 2026. Downey Jr., known for his iconic portrayal of Iron Man/Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will take on the role of Doctor Doom in this new installment.
Connecting the Cast: Pascal and the Fantastic Four in Avengers
Alongside Pascal, who stars as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, several co-stars including Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn will also appear in Avengers: Doomsday. With Pascal’s ongoing work on the Fantastic Four franchise, his crossover into Avengers solidifies the expanding interconnected universe in Marvel’s narrative.
Pascal’s Comments on Downey Jr.’s Performance
In an interview with AdoroCinema, Pascal expressed enthusiasm about working with Downey Jr., stating,
“He’s delicious. It’s loads of fun. He is Daddy Doomsday to all of us, truly.”
—Pedro Pascal
Joseph Quinn, also part of the cast, complimented Downey Jr. as well, describing him as “a remarkable man.”
Avengers: Doomsday Cast and Plot Information
Marvel has kept most of the plot details for Avengers: Doomsday under wraps, but the film’s ensemble cast continues to grow. Confirmed actors include Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, and Letitia Wright as Shuri/Black Panther. The lineup also features Paul Rudd (Scott Lang/Ant-Man), Wyatt Russell (John Walker/U.S. Agent), Tenoch Huerta Mejía (Namor), Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), and others, creating a broad and diverse roster of characters.
Legacy Marvel characters such as Patrick Stewart’s Charles Xavier/Professor X and Ian McKellen’s Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto are also confirmed to appear, alongside new additions like Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy/Beast and Lewis Pullman as Bob Reynolds/Sentry.
Looking Ahead to the Future of the MCU
Avengers: Doomsday is set to debut on December 18, 2026, followed by its sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars, releasing in December 2027. The inclusion of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and the integration of the Fantastic Four characters signal significant developments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, providing fans with exciting new storylines and character dynamics.
These developments point toward a richly woven future for Marvel’s heroes and villains, expanding the universe with familiar faces and fresh narratives.
