Marvel fans eagerly await the next major installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Avengers: Doomsday promises to deliver an extraordinary experience. Simu Liu, the actor behind Shang-Chi, is currently filming the much-anticipated superhero event and has expressed his excitement about the unique atmosphere on set.
During an interview with Japanese outlet The River, Liu shared how surreal it feels to be working alongside such iconic actors. He noted that every day on set seems like a dream, especially since some co-stars are performers he admired long before he became an actor.
My emotions are a mix of great feelings and excitement, as well as fear and anxiety. I’m human, after all. I’m with some amazing people, so I do feel anxious at times. But everyone is so wonderful, and it doesn’t really feel like work every day.
—Simu Liu, Actor
The Star-Studded Cast and Robert Downey Jr.’s New Role
The cast of Avengers: Doomsday is impressively extensive, with several names still to be announced. The biggest surprise revolves around Robert Downey Jr., who returns to the Marvel universe in an unexpected way—not as Tony Stark, but as Victor von Doom, better known as Doctor Doom.
Simu Liu praised Downey Jr.’s involvement, highlighting his importance in Marvel’s past success while expressing anticipation for his fresh approach to this villainous character.
He’s been an integral part of Marvel’s success and has been in so many films over the years, yet he still takes the time to meet and connect with so many people. Because he’s played such a diverse range of roles, I think everyone will be blown away by the way he tackles this new character in this film.
—Simu Liu, Actor
Liu also described Downey Jr. as
such a kind, generous, and inspiring person
during their time together on set.
The Growing Threat of Doctor Doom in the MCU’s Future
Marvel continues to keep the story details tightly under wraps, but fans know Victor von Doom’s presence ties closely to the Fantastic Four, as teased in The Fantastic Four: First Step post-credit scene. Whether Doom invades Earth-616 directly or attacks from another corner of the multiverse remains unclear, but he is expected to be the central antagonist challenging Earth’s mightiest heroes.
Before Avengers: Doomsday arrives, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will hit theaters to set the stage for what’s to come. Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, leaving Marvel enthusiasts with much speculation about how Doctor Doom will alter the MCU’s future landscape.
