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# Marvel’s Kang-to-Doom pivot, via @DiscussingFilm before Comic-Con — confirmed

Reported on Nov 1, 2023; Marvel cast Robert Downey Jr. as Doom at Comic-Con in July 2024.

Published 09 Nov 2026, 09:08 UTC · Leaked on 01 Nov 2023, 15:13 UTC

Leaked on 01 November 2023

![Evidence tray card: Marvel’s Kang-to-Doom pivot, via @DiscussingFilm before Comic-Con — confirmed](https://leakly.com/assets/og/kang-doom-pivot.png)

On Nov 1, 2023, @DiscussingFilm posted that Marvel executives were reconsidering their focus on Kang and discussing backup plans, including a pivot to Doctor Doom.

Polygon and IGN reported the same day, citing a trade report. At San Diego Comic-Con in July 2024, Marvel announced Robert Downey Jr. would play Doom in Avengers: Doomsday.

Confirmed that Marvel pivoted to Doom.

[Confirmed]

## What happened later

Confirmed.

## Sources & captured post

> **DiscussingFilm** @DiscussingFilm
>
> Marvel execs have begun to reconsider focusing on Jonathan Majors’ Kang for the next saga.
> They are now discussing backup plans including pivoting to Dr. Doom
> (Source: https://t.co/02HaRYxw9t) https://t.co/Ty24gQeww7
>
> 21,980 likes · 1,439 reposts · counts as of 09 Nov 2026, 07:12 UTC
>
> [View the post on X](https://x.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1719734318430314904) · not in our leaker index

### Original source & corroborating coverage

* [Original X post by @DiscussingFilm](https://x.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1719734318430314904)
* [Polygon — Marvel has discussed replacing MCU Kang with Doctor Doom](https://www.polygon.com/23942106/kang-marvel-doctor-doom-mcu-replacement-jonathan-majors-recasting/)
* [IGN — Marvel Executives Reportedly Considered Pivoting to Doctor Doom After Jonathan Majors Arrest](https://www.ign.com/articles/marvel-executives-reportedly-considered-pivoting-to-doctor-doom-after-jonathan-majors-arrest)
* [Marvel — SDCC 2024: Robert Downey Jr. to Play Doom in the Russo Brothers’ ‘Avengers: Doomsday’](https://www.marvel.com/articles/live-events/sdcc-2024-robert-downey-jr-doom-avengers-doomsday-marvel-studios-hall-h-panel)

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