Summary

Robert Downey Jr. Playing Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday adds intrigue and excitement to the movie.
Doctor Doom will be a significant threat to all heroes in the film.
Killing an X-Men star could establish Doctor Doom's power and serve as a catalyst for the X-Men's involvement in the story.

Avengers: Doomsday has no shortage of interesting heroes who are all set to bring something different to the movie. However, the one character that arguably has the most intrigue heading into it is the movie's villain, Doctor Doom. He is one of the most iconic characters in Marvel history, and people have been excited about seeing him in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for many years.

Doom finally being announced was a big deal, but having Robert Downey Jr. Play the role has made it even more intriguing. With filming for Avengers: Doomsday currently taking place, lots of information is starting to be revealed, leading to speculation about how Doom could make a significant impact.

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By Matthew Wilkinson

Doctor Doom Should Kill Magneto In Avengers: Doomsday

They Have Been Filming Together Lately

Doom will be the main villain of this major Marvel movie; therefore, he will seriously threaten all the heroes. Given how many have been put together for the cast of Avengers: Doomsday, it's clear that Downey Jr's character is going to be incredibly powerful. That's something that Marvel comics fans will expect to see, as Doom is genuinely one of the strongest, most dominant villains in the franchise, who is feared by all. He has great power and intelligence, which is a deadly combination that will make him a danger in this movie. That could lead to multiple heroes falling throughout the film, one of which could end up being Magneto.

The idea of Doom and Magneto colliding is something that few people would've expected a year ago, but this dream situation is confirmed to be happening. Whether Doom gets the best of the iconic mutant will remain to be seen, but industry insider MyTimeToShineHello has reported that a fight scene has been shot between the two characters. That's something that people are excited about, as the power of Magneto and Doom fighting is something that has the potential to be extremely interesting and entertaining.

Marvel Has To Establish Robert Downey Jr. As A Villain

Avengers: Doomsday's Success Hangs On Him Working In This Role

It is going to be imperative that Marvel establishes Doom as a legitimate threat and a villain people should be afraid of as quickly as possible. Fans might have a hard time with that due to who is playing the role, but killing a major character would instantly show people that Downey Jr. Is someone totally different this time around. That will be important in silencing any doubters and ensuring that his casting isn't just done to draw interest as a cheap marketing ploy but adds value to Avengers: Doomsday. Killing someone as powerful and significant as Magneto would instantly establish that and be a huge talking point coming out of the film.

Ultimately, the success or failure of Avengers: Doomsday does weigh heavily on Downey Jr.'s shoulders. While everyone knows that the Academy Award winner is a talented actor, after so many years playing Iron Man, it isn't going to be simple for fans to buy into him as the lead villain. Downey Jr. Is expected to play Iron Man at some stage again in this film, and his past is going to be part of the story. However, the way he plays Doom is the most important. Marvel Studios can throw as many heroes into Avengers: Doomsday as they want, but if there isn't a compelling villain to stitch the entire story together, it will all be for nothing.

Magneto Feels Disposable, Yet Powerful Enough To Matter

It Would Be A Reason For The X-Men To Invest Time

There has been no shortage of speculation about Doom potentially killing someone early on in Avengers: Doomsday to establish him as a threat. Given the number of characters involved, there are many options to consider. However, it's unlikely that the Russo Brothers will want one of the biggest Marvel stars to be killed because that restricts them and can harm the franchise moving forward. That's what makes Magneto a great option, as he will be involved via the multiverse and isn't part of the current timeline. This means that Magneto is disposable, as killing him off wouldn't impact the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, yet he's an established enough character overall that it would cause a shock. Everyone is aware of Magneto's power, and Doom killing him would certainly achieve the goal of proving his dominance.

On top of that, this could be the reason why the X-Men decide to get involved. Seeing a fellow mutant killed might be enough to spark them to try and help the other heroes in a bid to get revenge. Given that the X-Men haven't really been shown other than one-off appearances, there needs to be a reason for their involvement, and this is it. Plus, it's expected that the X-Men roles will be recast after this to start a new version; therefore, getting rid of McKellen's version wouldn't harm things, all while benefiting Avengers: Doomsday.

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