'Avengers: Doomsday': Robert Downey Jr's alleged first look as Doctor Doom leaves fans divided

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'Please don't let that be his look,' said RDJ.Robert Downey Jr is set to return to Marvel as Doctor Doom in 'Avengers: Doomsday', slated for 2026 release.

Robert Downey Jr is set to return to Marvel as Doctor Doom in ' Avengers: Doomsday ', and the excitement among fans is sky-high. The Hollywood star, who recently turned 60, may have given fans a gift in the form of a first look at his character in the upcoming film. Several pictures of RDJ from his birthday bash have surfaced online.

The actor's curly hair look has grabbed attention. How is that so special, you ask? Robert Downey Jr’s DOCTOR DOOM haircut for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY 👀 #AvengersDoosmday pic.twitter.



com/gSriGXrqA5 — BLURAYANGEL 🦇 (@blurayangel) April 6, 2025 Earlier, Grammy-nominated musician Eric Lewis shared an image of a Marvel-themed invitation Downey sent for his birthday bash. The invite features an illustration of Downey's character as Doctor Doom. Also, if you look closer, he sports a curly hairstyle.

A post shared by ELEW (@elewrockjazz) Fan reactions to this possibly being RDJ's Doctor Doom look are mixed. A fan wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter), "The hairstyle will be great..

. Can't wait to see the actual look." Another fan commented, "Call me crazy, but this hairstyle shouldn't be a big deal, considering he is playing a character almost always hidden behind a mask and hood.

" The hairstyle will be great!!! Can’t wait to see the actual look.— Chris ⚡️ (@NotChrisG1) April 6, 2025 If this what doom look like im so straight on marvel— Tank (@TopTierTahj) April 6, 2025 Call me crazy, but his hairstyle shouldn’t be a big deal considering he is playing a character almost always hidden behind a mask and hood.— Oracle Sports (@OracleSports1) April 7, 2025 "Please don't let this doom be the final design.

.. please no," wrote a fan.

Another fan commented, "I'm sure we'll get the proper costume eventually, but I don't like this look. However, love the energy from Robert's card in this post." Another fan wrote, "Please don't let that be his look.

" It looks awful and horrible— Ali Reza (@marveltears12) April 6, 2025 Please dont let that be his look— Juan Garcia (@JJGC0405) April 6, 2025 That is disgusting.— Top Cat (@LambertObi58792) April 6, 2025 Directed by Joe Russo, Anthony Russo, ' Avengers: Doomsday ' will be released in 2026, followed by ' Avengers: Secret Wars ' in 2027. ALSO READ | Russo Brothers open up about their MCU return with Robert Downey Jr for 'Avengers: Doomsday'.