Chris Evans has fought Thanos, HYDRA, and half the MCU’s rogues gallery. But Avengers: Doomsday is about to hand him a record no other actor can claim: facing Doctor Doom on screen for the third time.
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Three Films, Three Doom Fights, One Actor
Evans first squared off against Victor von Doom in 2005’s Fantastic Four as Johnny Storm, then again in 2007’s Rise of the Silver Surfer. Now, as Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday (out December 18), he’ll battle a Doom for the third time — just wearing a very different suit.
| Film | Evans’ Character | Doctor Doom Actor | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fantastic Four (2005) | Johnny Storm | Julian McMahon | Doom frozen solid, shipped to Latveria |
| Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) | Johnny Storm | Julian McMahon | Doom sunk to the ocean floor |
| Avengers: Doomsday (2026) | Steve Rogers | Robert Downey Jr. | TBD |
Why This Time Feels Different?
Unlike the Fox-era Doom — a billionaire-turned-metal-skinned villain — this MCU version is closer to his comic roots: a Latverian ruler with near-unstoppable power. Steve Rogers reportedly carries extra weight into the fight too, with rumors suggesting Doom blames him for incursions that destroyed his home universe and family, as we covered in our Avengers: Doomsday leaked trailer report.
Evans himself has teased the stakes, admitting the Russo Brothers “keep finding new ways to kick his butt,” calling this outing “brutal” and a genuine test of Rogers’ values. Marvel even hid his casting under the code name “Luke Cage” during production — a nod to the character’s rich history, similar to how Luke Cage himself became known as an unbreakable Marvel hero.
Conclusion
Steve will need help from the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men to take Doom down. With Thor offering Mjolnir in the trailer’s final moments — and Steve proving worthy to lift it — this fight looks set to be one of the MCU’s biggest yet.
FAQs
Q1. How many times has Chris Evans fought Doctor Doom on screen?
Three times — twice as Johnny Storm in the Fox Fantastic Four films, and now as Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday.
Q2. When does Avengers: Doomsday release?
Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters on December 18, 2026.
