Robert Downey Jr. Teases Spider-Man's Return in 'Avengers: Doomsday'

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Robert Downey Jr., who will play the villainous Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film, recently shared some Easter-themed art that appears to tease the return of Spider-Man in the movie. The art features a basket of eggs, each painted with the logo of a different Marvel hero or team, including one that resembles the logo used for Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man suit rather than the one worn by Tom Holland's version of the character.

Why it matters

The inclusion of the Spider-Man logo in Downey's art raises speculation that a previous iteration of the webslinger, potentially played by Andrew Garfield, could make an appearance in Avengers: Doomsday, which is set to explore the Marvel Cinematic Universe's multiverse. This would align with the film's reported focus on bringing together legacy Marvel characters from across different franchises.

The details

In the art shared by Downey, the Spider-Man logo on one of the eggs in Doctor Doom's basket is visually similar to the logo used on Andrew Garfield's suit in The Amazing Spider-Man films, rather than the one worn by Tom Holland's Spider-Man in the current MCU. This has led to speculation that Garfield's version of the character could make a return in Avengers: Doomsday, which is set to feature a large ensemble cast of heroes from across the Marvel multiverse.

• Downey shared the Easter-themed art on Sunday, April 7, 2026.
• Avengers: Doomsday is currently scheduled to hit theaters in December 2026.

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What’s next

As Marvel ramps up its marketing campaign for Avengers: Doomsday in the coming months, fans will be closely watching for any additional clues or confirmations about the potential return of previous Spider-Man actors like Andrew Garfield in the film.