Russo Brothers Joke Doctor Doom Was “Planned All Along”

Joe and Anthony Russo joked that Doctor Doom had been “planned all along” as they discussed the character’s introduction in Avengers: Doomsday.

The directors’ comments followed new scenes in Avengers: Endgame Encore that teased Doctor Doom’s impending arrival. The Russo brothers also touched on connections between the character and Iron Man, according to IGN Nordic Marvel’s Michael Cripe.

The filmmakers are behind Marvel Studios’ reunion movie Avengers: Doomsday. The available report does not provide further details about the Iron Man connections or explain what the new scenes reveal.