Marvel fans are no strangers to shocking rumors. However, the new report about the ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ could be among the worst. A new rumor reveals that Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom will undertake an action that would make him one of the most vicious villains in the MCU’s history.
Steve Rogers Might Face His Greatest Tragedy In ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
The latest leak (via Mytimetoshine) claims that Doctor Doom will be killing a kid in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. Fans believe that the child may be Steve Rogers’ son, who was prominently featured in the film’s trailer. If true, the act would not be just a punitive act, but a revenge act.
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Doom believes that Steve Rogers destroyed his own world and his family, and that’s why he is after him. In Doom’s eyes, Steve should never have existed in his reality, let alone have the chance to build a family of his own.
The scene would be a personal one if Doom kills Steve’s child. Fans have pointed out that such a sequence would immediately establish Doom as a villain driven not only by power but also by grief, rage, and vengeance.
As sad as the rumor appears, it is certainly in keeping with the notion that Doctor Doom would go to any lengths to seek revenge on those whom he thinks ruined his life. A previous rumor also stated that, instead of Reed, Doom would be obsessed with Steve. Now, this new leak puts that into perspective.
Doctor Doom Crossing This Unthinkable Line Could Lead To The Darker Side Of MCU
If Marvel does go this route, then it will be one of the darkest moments in the franchise’s history. Previously, the MCU saw deaths of tragic proportions. However, if one of its main characters’ kids were murdered, it would certainly be a significant change in pace.
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Given the overall sentiment that ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ will have huge stakes, the leaks seem to be in sync. A personal tragedy involving Steve Rogers could become one of the defining motivations for the heroes’ fight against Doom.
For the moment, it is just speculation that is not confirmed until Marvel Studios provides official news about the scene. Despite this, the rumor has left fans wondering just how far Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom might go if he truly becomes the MCU’s most terrifying villain yet.
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