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After four rough, post-pandemic years, Comic-Con resumed its claim this year as the weekend that Hollywood moves to San Diego.

Why it matters: The mega-convention fueled speculation this month that it might relocate — but, in the meantime, it got back to being the place for industry-shaking announcements.

Driving the news: Marvel Studios shocked fan culture Saturday by announcing that Robert Downey Jr. will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe — this time playing Dr. Doom.

• A day of excited coverage hasn't made the announcement any less confusing, but maybe it'll make sense by May 2026, when "Avengers: Doomsday" is due for release.