It isn’t confirmed alongside the quote, but it’s assumed that it was for 2005’sFantastic Four.

I think he had come through on… like Fantastic Four…

Meaning we wouldn’t have a studio if it wasn’t for him or [Jon Favreau]."

Robert Downey Jr. Fantastic Four

However, itremains a mystery if Doctor Doom himself will even appearin the 2025 film.

A crossover like that is a much harder feat these days, asTony Stark is dead in the MCU.

Maybe Marvel will even let Downey Jr. bring to life an alternate Doctor Doomthe one that never was.

Robert Downey Jr., Doctor Doom, Iron Man

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