Robert Downey Jr. stuns fans with his new look as Doctor Doom after images from his meeting with Jessica Alba go viral.

Robert Downey Jr. isn’t done shocking his fans! After announcing his appearance as Doctor Doom in the MCU, following his exit as Iron Man, Downey Jr. has been preparing for his upcoming role in Avengers: Doomsday. Amid his preparation, the actor appeared in a picture with Jessica Alba, following their meeting at the Big Apple, where they attended a play.

With the images of MCU’s Doctor Doom and Sue Storm’s get-together going viral on social media, it caught our attention as to how strikingly different Robert Downey Jr. looked in the photo, from his previous appearance as Tony Stark. Donning a new hairstyle, gone are those days when Downey Jr. appeared in his iconic Iron Man mustache.

Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom Meets Jessica Alba’s Sue Storm at a Play

In a twist that could only happen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Robert Downey Jr. has officially traded his Iron Man suit for the brooding armor of Doctor Doom! That’s right—Tony Stark has put away his repulsor beams and stepped into the shoes of one of Marvel’s most iconic villains.

Set to appear in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, Robert Downey Jr. is said to have already started preparing for his role. Amid such rumors, Downey Jr. recently appeared crossing paths with none other than Jessica Alba, MCU’s original Sue Storm. The two stars quite unexpectedly met at a New York play at the Big Apple.

Sharing a moment over the theatrical arts, Jessica Alba stunned fans by dropping images on her Instagram account, from their event together. Appearing in two selfies with Robert Downey Jr. Alba praised the actor for his talent and appreciated his companionship. But it wasn’t just their dramatic meet that shocked fans.

Robert Downey Jr. Appeared with a New Hairstyle and No Iron Man Mustache

As Jessica Alba’s images with Robert Downey Jr. went viral online, fans took to social media to express their frantic shock over the Doctor Doom actor’s new look. In the images, Downey Jr. appeared to have undergone a transformation that left everyone scratching their heads and reaching for their old Iron Man action figures.

Gone is the suave, billionaire playboy we all knew; in his place is a newly shorn hairdo that has the internet buzzing. Moreover, fans are shell-shocked to see that Robert Downey Jr. no longer has his iconic Iron Man mustache. With gray hair and no mustache, he simply looked like a man ready to unleash chaos and villainy on the big screen.

While Jessica Alba looked flawless and ageless, Robert Downey Jr’s new look left fans perplexed. Therefore, this dramatic shift in Downey Jr’s appearance led comments to pour in faster than Deadpool & Wolverine box office totals. But, amid the chaos surrounding his new look, Downey Jr. undoubtedly proved that he can adapt to any role—whether it’s saving the world or embracing the dark side.

Avengers: Doomsday is slated to release on May 1, 2026.