{"id":11865,"date":"2026-07-20T20:33:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T15:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=11865"},"modified":"2026-07-20T20:33:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T15:33:13","slug":"avengers-doomsday-trailer-drives-marvel-fans-insane-over-robert-downey-jrs-voice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=11865","title":{"rendered":"Avengers Doomsday trailer &#8216;drives Marvel fans insane\u2019 over Robert Downey Jr\u2019s voice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"video-player\">\n<div class=\"video-player\">\n<div class=\"metro-video-player  \" data-track-module=\"article_video-player-with-related-carousel\">\n<div class=\"vjs-video-container vjs-fixed vjs-responsive\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<video id=\"3684415\" class=\"video-js\" poster=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.com\/1s\/2026\/07\/20\/14\/110136377-0-image-a-11_1784552925949.jpg\" data-opts=\"{\" autoplay=\"\" doomsday=\"\" official=\"\" trailer=\"\" for=\"\" avengers:=\"\" has=\"\" finally=\"\" arrived=\"\" with=\"\" a=\"\" first=\"\" look=\"\" at=\"\" robert=\"\" downey=\"\" jr.=\"\" as=\"\" doctor=\"\" doom=\"\" and=\"\" the=\"\" return=\"\" of=\"\" chris=\"\" evans=\"\" steve=\"\" rogers.=\"\" preload=\"metadata\" playsinline=\"\"><source src=\"https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2026\/07\/20\/8601011447526018901\/480x270_MP4_8601011447526018901.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\/><p class=\"vjs-no-js\">To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbrowser that<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/videojs.com\/html5-video-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supports HTML5<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvideo<\/a><\/p><\/video>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The official <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/avengers\/\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\">Avengers<\/a>: Doomsday trailer has dropped \u2013 and boy are we in for a hell of a ride.<\/p>\n<p>The movie, which is coming out in December this year, is being touted as the biggest superhero team-up blockbuster since <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2018\/04\/24\/avengers-infinity-war-a-genre-redefining-action-film-with-added-feels-7492470\/\">Infinity War<\/a> and <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2019\/04\/23\/avengers-endgame-review-a-spectacular-end-to-infinity-saga-and-fitting-finale-for-fans-9292366\/\">Endgame<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Not only will it see several of the biggest Marvel Cinematic Universe characters coming together \u2013 including the Fantastic Four, Shuri\u2019s Black Panther, and the Thunderbolts \u2013 but it will also see OG Avengers <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/chris-hemsworth\/\">Chris Hemsworth<\/a>, <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/chris-evans-film-star\/\">Chris Evans<\/a> and<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/robert-downey-jr\/\"> Robert Downey Jr<\/a> reunite.<\/p>\n<p>Some Marvel fans claim that the MCU has gone downhill since Endgame and refuse to jump back on board. Others believe this new two-and-a-half-minute trailer has parts that look like \u2018AI slop\u2019. Some say that they\u2019ll just never be as hyped about Marvel films as they were seven years ago when Endgame came out.<\/p>\n<p>And yet, within half an hour, the Doomsday trailer has already banked a million views on <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/youtube\/\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\">YouTube<\/a>. Make of that what you will, naysayers.<\/p>\n<p>As someone who\u2019s remained a staunch Marvel fan my entire life and has had faith that Doomsday will bring the goods, the trailer sent chills running up and down my spine.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_305885913-0578.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29183146\" alt=\"Avengers: Doomsday | Official Trailer | In Cinemas Dec 18\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Robert Downey Jr\u2019s Doctor Doom is finally here (Picture: Marvel Studios)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_305885906-bda7.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29183152\" alt=\"Avengers: Doomsday | Official Trailer | In Cinemas Dec 18\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is one of the Avengers leading the fight against the villain (Picture: Marvel Studios)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"metro-comment-cta\"\/>\n<p>We have the X-Men, officially in the MCU, including a tormented Professor X (Sir <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/patrick-stewart\/\">Patrick Stewart<\/a>), a long-haired Magneto (Sir <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/ian-mckellen\/\">Ian McKellen<\/a>), and Mystique (Rebecca Romijn), boasting a brand new look.<\/p>\n<p>Robert has returned, but not as a resurrected Tony Stark \u2013 this time, he\u2019s here as the dreaded Doctor Doom, the longtime foe of the Fantastic Four. Whether this means that this Doctor Doom hails from a parallel universe remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<p>Even in this short snippet, Doctor Doom\u2019s power seems unprecedented. He\u2019s able to stop Thor\u2019s hammer mid-flight with just two fingers, seemingly with even more ease than Hela (<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/cate-blanchett\/\">Cate Blanchett<\/a>) was able to in Thor: Ragnarok, when she caught the weapon in the palm of her hand before exploding it to smithereens.<\/p>\n<p>But another aspect of Robert\u2019s performance has fans wagging their tongues \u2013 the actor\u2019s unexpected accent.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_139110932-8efa.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29183545\" alt=\"LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 12: (L-R) Actors Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner pose backstage at The 2015 MTV Movie Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on April 12, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by MTV\/MTV1415\/Getty Images for MTV)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The original Avengers made a legendary cinematic team (Picture: Getty Images for MTV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_305885902-9052.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29183162\" alt=\"Avengers: Doomsday | Official Trailer | In Cinemas Dec 18\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) is back\u2026 but how?! (Picture: Marvel Studios)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_305885901-8d71.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29183166\" alt=\"Avengers: Doomsday | Official Trailer | In Cinemas Dec 18\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Yelena (Florence Pugh), the younger sister of Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), is now a part of the anti-hero team the Thunderbolts (Picture: Marvel Studios)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the trailer, a voiceover that fans believe to be Doom speaking states: \u2018Something\u2019s coming. Something we may not be able to deter. Before this day is done, we shall be faced with an unthinkable decision.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018That Victor Von Doom accent from Robert Downey Jr. is driving me insane. What an unbelievable actor, man \ud83d\udd25,\u2019 ZeMo wrote on X.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I will say, I genuinely like Robert Downey Jr\u2019s accent for Doctor Doom,\u2019 ConnorBehrens remarked, while SalenmaganStark said: \u2018The accent btw \ud83d\ude4c Robert ate this \ud83d\udd25.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>One fan called Shadowthehooded admitted that they initially couldn\u2019t even tell that it was Robert speaking.<\/p>\n<p>However, we\u2019re still yet to see his face underneath Doctor Doom\u2019s metal mask, which he wears in the comics to conceal his severely scarred face.<\/p>\n<p>The trailer boasts several jaw-dropping moments, including Channing Tatum\u2019s Gambit going up against Simu Liu\u2019s Shang-Chi, not to mention Thor\u2019s long-awaited reunion with Steve Rogers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_305886136-3c53.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29183151\" alt=\"Avengers: Doomsday | Official Trailer | In Cinemas Dec 18\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Shuri (Letitia Wright) took up the mantle of Black Panther in Wakanda Forever (Picture: Marvel Studios)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_305885899-1265.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-29183173\" alt=\"Avengers: Doomsday | Official Trailer | In Cinemas Dec 18\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Simu Liu is FINALLY back as Shang-Chi, five years after his film came out (Picture: Marvel Studios)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After Thor says that they need a \u2018miracle\u2019 to battle their new nemesis, a voice gently says to him: \u2018Hey, pal.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It\u2019s not possible,\u2019 Thor responds, before holding his hammer, Mjolnir.<\/p>\n<p>As fans will remember (as who could possibly forget?), in Avengers: Endgame in the fight against Thanos, Captain America was able to summon and wield Mjolnir, which only those who are \u2018worthy\u2019 are able to do.<\/p>\n<p>In the Doomsday trailer, Steve catches it once again \u2013 seemingly proving that he is very much real and his true self. And the trailer ends there, with Cap\u2019s mysterious return.<\/p>\n<p>Is he the real Steve Rogers? Is he from a parallel universe\u2026 or could he an evil version of the character we all adore? 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