"Avengers: Doomsday" is quickly becoming one of the most highly anticipated projects in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's (MCU) upcoming lineup. This film not only sees the return of the Russo brothers as directors but also brings Robert Downey Jr back to the franchise in an unexpected twist—this time portraying the villainous Doctor Doom. 

Set to unfold during phase six of the MCU, the story follows the events kicking off in July with "The Fantastic Four: First Steps".

A recent leak of concept art has ignited excitement among fans, fuelling intense speculation about the film's narrative and its impact on the broader MCU. According to Alex Perez of The Cosmic Circus, "Avengers: Doomsday" will centre around Doctor Doom's efforts to stop a catastrophic multiversal collapse. 

While traditionally viewed as an antagonist, Doom considers himself a savior, believing that sacrificing other universes is necessary to preserve his own.

Perez also pointed out that the storyline bears a strong resemblance to the scrapped "Avengers: Kang Dynasty", stating, "It's still a very similar story being told: and that's that the remaining heroes of the remaining worlds of the Multiverse have to find a way to save their own universe and how they'd go about in doing that, even if it means the destruction of the other universe to save their own." 

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He further revealed that Doctor Doom will dominate the narrative in a way similar to how Thanos did in "Avengers: Infinity War".

The film is expected to feature several major MCU heroes, including the Fantastic Four, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Wong, Bruce Banner, and a handful of mutants.

As fans eagerly anticipate official confirmation of these speculations, "Avengers: Doomsday" is set for a worldwide theatrical release on May 1, 2026.