Robert Downey Jr. discusses challenges for Avengers: Doomsday

Robert Downey Jr. and co-director Joe Russo have reflected on the legacy of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ while discussing the upcoming challenges for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. Russo noted the immense difficulty in producing large-scale Marvel blockbusters, describing the process as an obsessive, multi-year grind to ensure all lead actors feel fulfilled by their roles.

Downey Jr. highlighted the cultural impact of the previous Avengers films, noting how audiences often associate the movies with specific milestones in their personal lives. Regarding ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, Downey Jr. acknowledged that the film faces the significant challenge of being compared to the massive success of previous installments. He suggested that the film's success will rely on its structure and the ensemble of characters rather than solely on his portrayal of the villain, Doctor Doom.