Robert Downey Jr. is officially stepping out of that perfectly styled Tony Stark hair and straight into chaos mode. The first look from the Avengers: Doomsday set just dropped, and it’s wild — Downey’s got a full-blown shaved head 🧑‍🦲. Not a fade. Not a trim. Gone.
The Marvel OG is making a Multiversal comeback, but not as the tech-genius playboy we knew. He’s going full villain as Doctor Doom, and this new look is giving major ruthless warlord energy. No lies, we’re kinda shook.
Simu Liu Dropped the Bomb đź’Ł
The first pic of bald Downey came straight from Simu Liu’s IG story (bless you, King). In the behind-the-scenes snap, Downey is chilling with the Avengers squad — Hemsworth, Tatum, Mackie — all watching Thunderbolts together. But honestly, who noticed anything besides that buzzed dome?
Doctor Doom Energy = Activated
Fans have been dying to know how Marvel would separate Downey’s Doctor Doom from his Iron Man legacy, and now we know — start with the scalp. This shaved head is more than just a style choice; it’s a statement. Doom isn’t here to charm. He’s here to wreck. 💥
Some fans even think the bald look might make it easier to rock Doom’s iconic metal mask — or maybe we’re in for a full wig moment later 👀.
Why It Matters (Besides the Internet Going Nuts)
It’s been nearly 2 years since we said goodbye to Tony Stark. Now, seeing Robert Downey Jr. Doctor Doom trending for a villain role is straight-up surreal. But also? Genius. Who better to embody Doom’s dark charisma than RDJ himself?
And let’s be real — if the Russo Brothers are behind it (they’re directing), you know the vibes are gonna be unhinged.
When Can We See It?
Mark it: May 1, 2026. That’s when Avengers: Doomsday drops and the multiverse gets messy. And maybe… just maybe… Iron Man’s legacy gets its twisted mirror.