Robert Downey Jr. and co-director Joe Russo speak about the upcoming Marvel film “Avengers: Doomsday,” with Downey set to return to the franchise as Doctor Doom. Both outlets report that Downey says the studio has found a way to make the next Avengers instalment “not be a letdown” after the earlier MCU milestones “Infinity War” and “Endgame.” While the actors and director cannot share detailed plot information, they describe the project as a major follow-up to the MCU’s Multiverse Saga, connected to “Secret Wars.” Russo adds that the film will lean into emotional complexity, positioning it as a more mature evolution of the story. The sources also describe the movie as packed with surprises and note that it faces the challenge of matching audience expectations shaped by previous Avengers films. Overall, the reporting centers on assurances about audience impact—without providing new specifics about the plot—alongside promises of deeper character and narrative payoff.