Yes, that mysterious cloaked figure in Fantastic Four is indeed played by Robert Downey Jr. – as confirmed by the director himself.

First Steps line up with the end of Thunderbolts* as the franchise builds to the release of the epic Avengers: Doomsday in December 2026? CinemaBlend's own Jeff McCobb recently broached that subject in an interview with director Matt Shakman during the Los Angeles press day for the new 2025 movie,

Curious to know what Doctor Doom’s powers are in Marvel? Phase 6 has kicked off with the release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which will eventually lead into Avengers: Doomsday. In it, Marvel’s next big bad is played by Robert Downey Jr.

First Steps” is the third Marvel movie to hit theaters this year, but it packs way more hidden references and nods than “Captain America: Brave New World” or “Thunderbolts.” It’s not on the same level of Easter eggs as last year’s “Deadpool and Wolverine,

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is off to a strong start at the box office, with a global tally of $218 million for its opening weekend. In the US, Marvel's first family enjoyed the fourth biggest domestic opening of 2025, behind A Minecraft Movie ($162 million), Lilo & Stitch ($146 million), and Superman ($125 million).

We call him our Godfather. He’s looked after us," the actress said of Downey's role on the set of the next 'Avengers' movie