Fans were thrown into a state of confusion after an AI-generated video claiming to show a
“Robert Downey Jr. AI Doctor Doom set video”
from Avengers: Doomsday started trending online. As filming for the much anticipated Marvel movie moves forward, several fabricated leaks have attracted the attention of fans eager to see Downey Jr.’s alleged Doctor Doom debut.
AI Video Causes Confusion Among Marvel Fans
The recent wave of AI-generated content reached new heights when a fake video from the supposed Avengers: Doomsday set appeared online, leaving fans and casual viewers puzzled. The video was originally posted by @KilosMorales on X (formerly Twitter) and appeared to feature Robert Downey Jr. in Doctor Doom’s distinctive green-caped costume, as well as a number of other familiar Marvel characters.
The fabricated footage showcased not only Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, but also depicted Tom Holland as Spider-Man, Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, and Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch. This sparked confusion as none of these actors were officially announced as part of Avengers: Doomsday’s cast, according to Marvel’s earlier statements.
The clip, lasting about 25 seconds, starts with Downey Jr. in full Doom attire, standing beside Reynolds’ Deadpool. The next sequence shows Doctor Doom embracing Holland’s Spider-Man, dressed much like he was in Spider-Man: Homecoming, before Deadpool is shown sprawled on snowy ground with Doctor Doom looming above him. In another scene, Deadpool sits on the ground clutching a green ball while Doctor Doom stands behind him, this time in a grey skull-like mask.
Unexpected Character Appearances Fuel Speculation
The sequence continues with unexpected appearances: Tom Cruise sporting the Iron Man suit, Olsen visible as Scarlet Witch, and Chris Hemsworth’s Thor appearing, though the facial likeness did not convincingly match the actor. Downey Jr. is then seen beside his own stunt double, while the clip’s final moments show Olsen’s stunt double chatting with Vanessa Kirby, who is identified as Sue Storm from The Fantastic Four: The First Steps.
While the AI-generated video initially led to widespread speculation over its legitimacy, internet users were quick to point out the unnatural visual elements and inconsistencies. Social media users, including those on X, began examining the details frame by frame and soon identified clear evidence suggesting the video was fabricated.
Online Reactions Expose Flaws in the AI Creation
Attention quickly turned to the visual oddities found in the viral video. One user, going by @ChaosMoogle, criticized the AI’s attempts at realism and posted detailed close-up screenshots showing hands with an unnatural number of fingers, writing,
AI still struggling with them hands.. How has it not learned out fingers.
—@ChaosMoogle
Another X user, @EruRoraito2000, highlighted the lack of design consistency in Doctor Doom’s armor, saying,
bruh his f—king armor changes designs like three times bro this is why AI generation sucks ass, the AI barely generates a consistent detail without changing it to a different thing the next time you see it.
—El (@EruRoraito2000)
Impact of AI Fakes on the Marvel Fandom
The viral dissemination of the Robert Downey Jr. AI Doctor Doom set video reflects the challenges fans and viewers now face in discerning real leaks from manufactured content. While digital tools allow for creative speculation, they have also blurred the line between credible set photos and deliberate misinformation. Key Marvel personalities such as Tom Holland, Chris Hemsworth, Ryan Reynolds, Elizabeth Olsen, Tom Cruise, and Vanessa Kirby were all named or depicted, sometimes in ways unaligned with official announcements.
As anticipation for Avengers: Doomsday grows, incidents like this underscore the importance of carefully vetting information found on social media. For now, Marvel followers should maintain a healthy skepticism and await confirmed updates as both technology and fan communities grow increasingly sophisticated at generating and decoding viral fakes.
