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Josh Brolin Says He Likes the Idea of Thanos Facing Doctor Doom
Josh Brolin, who played Thanos in Marvel films, was asked whether the villain could defeat Doctor Doom.
Doctor Doom is played by Robert Downey Jr. in the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday.
Brolin said he liked the idea of facing Downey, but did not confirm that a showdown was planned.
In the 2015 Secret Wars comics, Doctor Doom gained immense powers and defeated Thanos.
That comic-book fight has prompted speculation about whether the characters might meet in a future film.
Avengers: Doomsday is due in theaters on Dec.
18, and Avengers: Secret Wars is expected in 2027.
Josh Brolin said he likes the idea of his Marvel character Thanos facing Doctor Doom.
Brolin discussed the possibility with Polygon at New York Comic Con 2026.
He said he would like any confrontation with Robert Downey Jr., who is playing Doctor Doom.
Brolin did not say whether Thanos could defeat Doom.
The article notes that the characters faced each other in the 2015 comic Secret Wars.
- Who
- Josh Brolin, who played Thanos, discussed a possible confrontation with Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr.
- What
- Brolin said he likes the idea of Thanos facing Doom.
- When
- At New York Comic Con 2026, described as taking place the previous weekend.
- Where
- New York Comic Con.
- Why
- Polygon asked about a possible matchup because Brolin played Thanos and Downey is set to play Doctor Doom.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Any confrontation with Downey, I like the idea of.
I love that he’s doing that, by the way. I can’t wait to see it.
In the Secret Wars comic, Doctor Doom gained the powers of the Beyonders and defeated Thanos.
Brolin spoke with Polygon about a possible Thanos and Doctor Doom confrontation.
- Actor
- Josh Brolin
- Marvel character played by Brolin
- Thanos
- Doctor Doom actor
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Comic matchup cited
- Secret Wars (2015)
- Interview event
- New York Comic Con 2026
Sources
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