In Marvel Comics, Doom’s fixation on Franklin is legendary. He views the boy’s near-limitless powers as the key to creating and ruling Battleworld, a twisted reality of his own making as seen in Secret Wars.

A good chunk of Doomsday could focus on a clash between Avengers and X-Men with RDJ’s Doom cackling in the background, with a kidnapped Franklin by his side. The premise certainly gives the Fantastic Four a reason to breach their multiversal walls and zip over to 616 to meet the New Avengers.

First Steps director Matt Shakman was discreet when questioned about Robert Downey Jr.’s role in the post-credits scene, choosing not to reveal any details and leaving the discussion to fans.

First Steps” is the third Marvel movie to hit theaters this year, but it packs way more hidden references and nods than “Captain America: Brave New World” or “Thunderbolts.” It’s not on the same level of Easter eggs as last year’s “Deadpool and Wolverine,

Doomsday gets stuck into filming, new rumors suggest Chris Hemsworth’s Thor is the second lead. But his new Disney+ documentary is his secret weapon for training.

EXCLUSIVE: Loki's creator addresses how he is still working on Avengers: Doomsday and the change from working on Kang the Conqueror to Doctor Doom.

As production continues on Avengers: Doomsday, a new update about the highly anticipated superhero movie has been revealed, regarding its plot details. The fifth installment to the blockbuster franchise is still slated to arrive in theaters on December 18, 2026, while its follow-up movie Avengers: Secret Wars will debut on December 17, 2027.