A few weeks ago, it was announced that Robert Downey Jr. would return to the MCU as Doctor Doom. The news sparked mixed reactions; some fans feel that casting Rdj as Doom could undermine Iron Man’s legacy, while others argue it might be confusing to see the same actor without an in-universe explanation.

Reports indicate that Rdj began negotiating his return at least a year ago. Several sources suggest that Marvel is paying $80 million for Anthony and Joe Russo to direct Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, with an even higher sum for Rdj to portray Doctor Doom in both films.

The key phrase here is “both films,” as there is no guarantee that Rdj will appear in more movies beyond those. This was a topic of discussion during the recent Cosmic Circus Ama, where Alex Perez suggested there is a strong likelihood that Doom will be recast, especially...