Marvel Studios eyes Doctor Doom's fixation on Steve Rogers as Thor: Love and Thunder reflects on box‑office and reviews

A new rumor circulating about the upcoming Marvel film Avengers: Doomsday suggests that the villain Doctor Doom will be "obsessed" with Steve Rogers (Captain America) rather than the expected Fantastic Four hero Reed Richards. The speculation, cited from a report by MTTSH, notes that the storyline may focus on interactions between Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom and Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers when the movie releases on December 18, 2026.

Separately, the 2022 Marvel entry Thor: Love and Thunder earned $343.2 million domestically and $760.9 million worldwide, ranking eighth among 2022 releases. The film holds a 64 percent Tomatometer rating, with critics praising its visual style and performances while noting uneven narrative pacing. The movie stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson and Christian Bale as the antagonist Gorr the God Butcher, and remains available for streaming on Disney+.