Test Screening Reactions Praise Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom Performance
According to /Film, initial fan skepticism over Robert Downey Jr. playing Doctor Doom in 'Avengers: Doomsday' is getting flipped. A report from insider Daniel Richtman claims test audiences who saw the film came away highly impressed with the actor's turn as the iconic villain.
Per the outlet, viewers from a recent screening reportedly feel Downey's portrayal stands among the franchise's top-tier antagonists. Some reactions even drew a favorable comparison to Josh Brolin's Thanos.
The report also notes the film's runtime is approximately two hours and fifty minutes. It mentions that James Marsden's Cyclops is said to be a standout among the crowded cast of heroes.
Furthermore, the screened cut is said to contain only one post-credits scene, which is expected to tease the planned sequel 'Avengers: Secret Wars'. Production on that follow-up has reportedly shifted to 2027, hinting at a potential delay from its scheduled December 2027 date.
With the film's pre-sales already strong, these positive early reactions to Downey's Doom could boost hype further ahead of its December 2026 release.
