New Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Sparks Unbelievable Buzz

Several months ago, a series of mini trailers for “Avengers: Doomsday” left audiences unimpressed, lacking the impact that Marvel fans anticipated. However, the landscape has changed with the release of the first full “Doomsday” trailer, seamlessly connecting events that followed “Avengers: Endgame.” The buzz is centered around one particular element that has sparked widespread conversation. Dive into Looper’s video above for a comprehensive breakdown.

Spanning nearly two-and-a-half minutes, the trailer covers an extensive narrative. It brings the X-Men back into the spotlight and allows Channing Tatum’s Gambit a moment to capture viewers’ attention. Yet, the focal point is not the X-Men, Fantastic Four, or even Tom Hiddleston reprising his role as Loki in the TVA attire. The real show-stealer is Robert Downey Jr. lending his voice to Doctor Doom, accompanied by a subtle teaser of Doom’s iconic mask. Downey’s transformed voice delivers the opening lines, setting an ominous tone: “Something’s coming. Something we may not be able to deter. Before this day is done, we shall be faced with an unthinkable decision.”

Fans have flooded the comments section with excitement over Downey’s distinctive portrayal, applauding the departure from his Iron Man persona. A sentiment echoed by users like @airamplane1234 who stated, “Glad to hear RDJ doesn’t just sound like Iron Man.” Reddit users likewise shared their enthusiasm, with u/CakeBossUltimate commenting, “RDJ’s Doom voice is actually really good.” Downey’s commitment to taking on the role seriously, ensuring he doesn’t replicate Tony Stark, is crucial to maintaining the legacy after the colossal events of “Avengers: Endgame.”

Doctor Doom hails from the fictional country of Latveria, which is typically located in Eastern Europe within various pieces of Marvel media. As such, it’s not too surprising to hear Robert Downey Jr. adopt a pseudo Russian and/or Hungarian accent for Doom. What may be surprising is to learn that Downey technically teased this accent years ago while on the press tour for “Tropic Thunder.” A clip making the rounds on social media sees Downey adopt a thick Russia voice and declaring, “Tony Stark! The most famous mass murderer!” 

That’s far from the only hilarious thing people are bringing up in relation to Doom’s voice reveal. A lot of folks think Downey sounds like Nandor (Kayvan Novak) from the FX series, “What We Do in the Shadows.” That includes X user @foeyeahboi who tried pinning down all of Downey’s influences: “Literally had no idea this was supposed to be the rdj doom voice. It’s the way the accent goes from nandor to liverpool accent to white south african.”

On a lighter note, the majority of fans are appreciating Downey’s fresh approach, recognizing the distinct separation between Doom and Stark. This performance hints at a portrayal of Doom not just as an alternative version of Stark, but as an authentic Latverian monarch. While his voicework is garnering praise, it remains to be seen if Downey’s Doom can eclipse the fearsome presence of Thanos (played by Josh Brolin). For those eager to explore more reactions to Downey’s Doom, Looper’s video offers an insightful compilation.