[Edaily Starin Choi Hee-jae Reporter] Robert Downey Jr. returns, transforming from Marvel’s iconic hero Iron Man into the ultimate villain, Doctor Doom.

Distributor The Walt Disney Company Korea announced on the 12th that “*Avengers: Doomsday* is set to open on December 16.”

The main poster, released on the 12th, instantly captures the viewer’s attention with the overwhelming presence of “Doctor Doom,” who seems poised to devour the entire world, and the intense showdown with the “Avengers” who have mobilized in full force to confront him.

“Doctor Doom,” who seems to cast a dark shadow over the world, exudes a chilling charisma while wearing his signature cold mask and green cloak, foreshadowing the arrival of the worst threat the world has ever faced. In particular, the ruins of a destroyed city below him and the sight of two planets colliding in the sky hint at the collapse of the multiverse, creating a palpable sense of tension.

Amid this life-or-death crisis, the majestic presence of the “Avengers,” ready for battle to save the world, raises anticipation among fans worldwide to its peak. From “Thor” (Chris Hemsworth), who stands firm wielding the lightning-streaked “Stormbreaker,” to “Steve Rogers” (Chris Evans), who stands resolute with “Mjolnir” in hand, as well as “Captain America” (Anthony Mackie), “Black Panther” (Letitia Wright), and “Loki” (Tom Hiddleston)—all reliable, established Avengers members—also catch the eye.

Joining them are “Professor X (Patrick Stewart)” and “Cyclops (James Marsden)” from “X-Men,” “Mr. Fantastic” (Pedro Pascal) from “Fantastic Four,” and “Yelena Belova” (Florence Pugh)—countless heroes uniting the Marvel Cinematic Universe—show off their unique abilities, creating an overwhelming visual spectacle that foreshadows an unprecedented showdown between “Doctor Doom” and the “Avengers.”

The synergy between the heroes—whose resolute determination shines through even amidst the flames and ruins—hints at the intensity of this final, fateful battle and builds anticipation for an explosive catharsis.

“Avengers: Endgame” depicts the final battle in which the Avengers stake everything to save the world’s fate amid a life-or-death crisis where only half of humanity survived Thanos’s snap—the MCU’s greatest villain. Released in 2019, ‘Avengers: Endgame’ ranked second on the all-time global box office chart and first among all foreign films in South Korean box office history.