17 villains from superhero movies who were wasted in spite of great potential

Modified Jan 22, 2025 17:53 ET

Steppenwolf – Justice League (2017) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

16. Doctor Doom – Fantastic Four (2015)

Doctor Doom – Fantastic Four (2015) | Image Source: 20th Century Fox

Victor Von Doom is one of the greatest villains that Marvel has produced, but in Fantastic Four (2015), he was a shallow, underwritten character. The iconic intellect, charisma and menacing presence of Doom were replaced with a poorly developed origin and uninspired CGI design. The film wasted his complex relationship with the Fantastic Four, which is the core of his character in the comics. Fans were disappointed with the lack of depth and complexity in the portrayal of Doom.