AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Trailer Description Reveals a Dark, Tragic Take on Doctor Doom - “He Went Full Universal Monster”
Marvel fans might not have to wait much longer to see the first glimpse of Avengers: Doomsday. According to a new report, the first trailer could arrive before the end of the year, possibly premiering ahead of Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Thanks to the gang at Film Threat, we have supposed description of the trailer, and if their insider’s account is accurate, this is going to be wild.
“The person who saw it said, ‘It’s not finished,’ but this person was surprised by the amount of footage they showed of Doom in action... this is not a teaser trailer,” said Chris Gore. “You’re gonna get, not just a glimpse of Doom, you’re gonna see Doom.”
That us sure to get Marvel fans hyped, but what really stands out is how Downey’s version of the character is being described.
“The way the character was described, in terms of Downey's interpretation, is a classic Universal Monster, like The Phantom of the Opera. It's a tragic figure and a broken figure, and part of it is his armour...
“Doom must have the armour because he has a broken body,” Gore continued. “Scarred. ‘He went full Universal Monster’ with the interpretation. He needs the suit to actually function.”
That description paints a picture of a Doom who’s not just a villain but a tormented, damaged soul. While some might see Marvel revealing so much of the character early as a risky choice, it could also be a smart one, easing audiences into seeing Downey embody someone far darker and more tragic than Tony Stark ever was.
Gore added, “I do think, based on what I heard, fans will be excited.” The Hot Mic hosts Jeff Sneider and John Rocha chimed in with their own insights, comparing this Doom to Darth Vader and describing him as a tragic figure who “lost his planet and the woman he loved.”
That’s an interesting twist on the classic origin. Instead of being disfigured in a failed science experiment or blaming Reed Richards for his pain, this version of Victor Von Doom could be a broken ruler trying to piece together what’s left of his life and his body.
If true, Avengers: Doomsday might introduce one of the most emotionally complex versions of Doctor Doom we’ve ever seen on screen. The idea of Downey channeling elements of the old-school Universal Monsters, a tortured genius bound by both brilliance and suffering, seems like a perfect fit for where the actor is now in his career.
After redefining Tony Stark and earning an Oscar for Oppenheimer, he’s clearly ready to tackle something darker, deeper, and haunting.