Here’s why the Russos had to come back for Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars

Marvel stunned the world last July at Comic-Con when the studio revealed how it would deal with its Kang (Jonathan Majors) problem. Rather than recasting … The post Here’s why the Russos had to come back for Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars appeared first on BGR.

Jan 15, 2025 - 02:55
Here’s why the Russos had to come back for Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars

The Doctor Doom reveal at Comic-Con 2024.

Marvel stunned the world last July at Comic-Con when the studio revealed how it would deal with its Kang (Jonathan Majors) problem. Rather than recasting the role after parting ways with the actor, Marvel altered the path to the end of the Multiverse Saga.

Instead of Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars, Marvel shifted to Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. They still focus on a multiversal war leading to a confrontation between the Avengers and a big villain, but Marvel delivered an incredible twist.

Robert Downey Jr. would return to the MCU, but not as Tony Stark. Instead, he'll play Doctor Doom. Well, that's the best possible way to conceal that our beloved Iron Man will be resurrected for Secret Wars.

Before Kevin Feige revealed that huge surprise, he offered fans another stunning reveal: Anthony and Joe Russo would return to the MCU to direct the final Avengers movies. Some Marvel fans have been dying to see the Russos return to the franchise, and Marvel granted their wish.

After years of denials that they'd eventually make Secret Wars, the Russos are finally ready to discuss their return. Apparently, it all happened after the right, albeit very mysterious, idea came up. Mind you, some spoilers might folow.

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