Robert Downey Jr. Announces Toshiyuki Morikawa as Japanese Voice for Doctor Doom

Robert Downey Jr. has announced that Toshiyuki Morikawa will serve as the Japanese voice actor for the character Doctor Doom in the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday. The announcement was made via a video message from Downey shared on the official Marvel Studios Japan account on X.

Casting and Tributes

In the video message, Downey Jr. acknowledged the late Keiji Fujiwara. According to reports, Fujiwara previously voiced Tony Stark/Iron Man across the MCU's Japanese dubs before he passed away in April 2020 at the age of 55. Morikawa, a veteran voice actor known for voicing Sephiroth in the Final Fantasy franchise, succeeds Fujiwara as the Japanese voice for a character played by Downey Jr.

Morikawa's professional resume includes voicing characters such as Dante in Devil May Cry, Yoshikage Kira in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Kagaya Ubuyashiki in Demon Slayer, and Enel, Hatchan, and Scopper Gaban in One Piece.

Avengers: Doomsday Production Details

Avengers: Doomsday features Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom/Doctor Doom, marking his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe after previously playing Tony Stark/Iron Man. Directors Anthony and Joe Russo described Doom as one of the most complex comic book characters and stated they believed Downey was the only actor who could take on the role. Additionally, Downey developed his own backstory for the character and contributed costume ideas.

The film is scheduled to release in theaters on December 18, 2026. The production is described as Marvel Studios' largest team-up since Avengers: Endgame (2019). The plot involves heroes from three different universes: the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men.

Confirmed cast members include:

• The Avengers contingent: Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson/Captain America), Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes), Paul Rudd (Scott Lang/Ant-Man), Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), and Letitia Wright (Shuri/Black Panther).
• The Fantastic Four: Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards), Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm).
• The X-Men cast: Patrick Stewart (Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), James Marsden (Cyclops), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), Kelsey Grammer (Beast), and Channing Tatum (Gambit).
• Other confirmed cast: Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Chris Evans (Steve Rogers), and Hayley Atwell (Peggy Carter).

Future Outlook

Following Avengers: Doomsday, the sequel Avengers: Secret Wars is scheduled to arrive on December 17, 2027. While the December 2027 date stands, there are unconfirmed reports suggesting that filming may extend into early 2027, which could lead to a delay to 2028 to allow for post-production.

Currently, pre-sales for Avengers: Doomsday have surpassed $50 million, which sets a new record for advance ticket sales.

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Sources

• yahoo.com: Robert Downey Jr. Announces a Different Actor Is Also Playing Doctor Doom
• disneyfanatic.com: Marvel Confirms New Doctor Doom Actor for MCU 'Avengers: Doomsday'
• collider.com: Robert Downey Jr. Officially Confirms the MCU's New Doctor Doom Actor

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