Doomsday Will Revisit an Iconic Endgame Moment With Fan-Favorite Heroes, Report Says

Turns out Marvel just can’t help digging through its own greatest hits. If you thought the emotional gut punch that was Tony Stark’s funeral in Avengers: Endgame was the last we’d see of that scene – well, not so fast. There’s a fresh rumor swirling that Avengers: Doomsday is about to bring some of those teary-eyed memories right back, and possibly even expand on them. So if you’re allergic to nostalgia, maybe toss an extra tissue in your pocket before December 2026.

Yep, Tony’s Funeral Might Be Back—Sort Of

This started with industry watcher James Mack, who went on X (formerly Twitter) to drop the following little bombshell:

'So, does that mean they filmed Tony’s funeral scenes from Endgame for Avengers Doomsday, and we’ll see some characters from that moment again? Wow'

The Marvelous Geek (another source you’ll probably recognize if you track Marvel rumors) quickly amplified the report. They say Doomsday will revisit the Endgame funeral and might bring some familiar faces back for the ride. As always, Marvel itself is keeping quiet, so treat all of this as well-sourced speculation for now.

How Would That Even Work?

The mechanics of this are still very much up in the air. There’s talk about the Russos possibly using previously deleted funeral footage, or maybe even shooting entirely new material featuring the surviving MCU cast. Either way, the idea is to show us new layers of that iconic scene without totally breaking continuity—maybe some side conversations or background moments we never saw the first time around.

The reason for revisiting this moment? Analysts guess it’s all about tying Tony Stark’s legacy directly to Victor von Doom’s arrival. So, if Marvel pulls this off, we could be getting a narrative bridge between Iron Man and MCU’s latest big-bad.

The Real Wild Card: Downey Plays Doom?

Here’s the detail a lot of folks are missing: Robert Downey Jr. is back in the new film, but he’s not (just) Tony Stark. He’s actually playing Victor von Doom. Yes, you read that right. According to Joe Russo himself, Doom is “one of the most complex comic book characters” and Downey was “the one person who could take on the role.” Make of that what you will; the casting is…let’s say, bold.

What Else is Coming in Doomsday?

• Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo are in charge again.
• Writers: Michael Waldron and Stephen McFeely are on script duty.
• Cast: Heavy-hitters like Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth are back. So is Marvel’s X-Men lineup.
• Timeline: Principal photography wrapped up on September 19, 2025; significant reshoots or added scenes are supposedly planned for early 2026.
• Release date: December 18, 2026 (so mark your calendars if you’re keeping track of Phase Six).

Bottom Line

To sum up: Avengers: Doomsday could be more of a Marvel nostalgia tour than fans expected, and if these reports hold, we’re about to see a very unusual twist on an already beloved MCU moment. I’ll keep an eye on this story—not least because I want to know how Marvel plans to square the circle of Tony Stark’s funeral and Robert Downey Jr. showing up as Victor von Doom. If nothing else, this whole thing is shaping up to be a very meta trip down memory lane.