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Robert Downey Jr. has commented on returning asIron Man , and whileAvengers : cloak-and-dagger Warsis the fan - favorite place for him to do so , I think there is a better alternative . Downey is the most important histrion in theMarvel Cinematic Universe ’s history . The principal was responsible for for start the franchise with a bang in 2008’sIron Manand remain the independent face of the MCU for anIron Man trilogyand more for over a decade . WhileAvengers : Endgamesaw Tony Stark die , that does not mean that he ca n’t make out back .
While the actor previously seemed to be over the MCU , after his several honor forOppenheimer , RDJ seems to be quick for a Marvel return . Recently , Downey Jr. revealed that he is loose to repay as Iron Man , say , " It ’s just crazily in my deoxyribonucleic acid … I ’ve become amazingly undefended - disposed to the estimate . " With the MCU needing major wins after multiple controversial moving-picture show and series over the Multiverse Saga , RDJ ’s Iron Man return would be better now than ever . While he , Chris Evans , and Scarlett Johansson could take back in Avengers : Secret war , I want to see Iron Man before then .
While Tony Stark is dead , Robert Downey Jr. has late made a return as Iron Man very much possible , and it would fit the MCU ’s newfangled direction .
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Tony Stark Could Return As An AI In The MCU
Taking A Page From Marvel Comics
The MCU has the perfect frame-up for RDJ to recapitulate a notable storyline from Marvel Comics . In vitrine he died , Tony Stark design an A.I. that would essentially serve as a backup of himselfto keep his legacy alive . In the comics , the A.I. was sent to a young mastermind Stark had been keeping tabloid on — Riri Williams — with the A.I. Tony Stark then serving as a mentor to Ironheart . It was with the A.I. ’s help that Riri took the next step to becoming a superhero under the Ironheart moniker .
My Ranking of the Iron Man moving-picture show
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Set after Dominique Thorne’s MCU debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Marvel Studios' Ironheart series follows Riri Williams as she follows in Iron Man’s steps as a high-tech superhero and crosses paths with Anthony Ramos' Parker Robbins a.k.a. The Hood, a magic user with ties to the dark arts. The six-episode Disney+ series is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 5.
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I think the same could happen in the MCU . While RDJ and other major Marvel stars returning inAvengers : Secret Warswould make sense and be an exciting second , the actor could retrovert as the A.I. Tony Stark in two other labor before appear in the Multiverse Saga ’s closing curtain . Ironheartcould feature the scratch of the A.I. story from the comics , even if only for its last installment , place up a large part for Downey in his Iron Man return . Asthe A.I. Tony could maneuver Iron Man armour , I think RDJ could also spiel a major use inArmor Wars .
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How Iron Man’s Return Could Help Ironheart And Armor Wars
The MCU Is Going Through Changes
Iron Man ’s MCU replication would be perfect for the deal world by make for back its most popular grapheme when the franchise face the most criticism it ever has . Downey Jr. ’s potential return as Tony Stark could have its large impact onIronheartandArmor Wars . If Marvel settle to espouse the comics ' A.I. Tony Stark storyline , then I thinkit would catapult Dominique Thorne ’s Riri Williams into becoming one of the most important fictional character in the MCU . If Riri has Tony as her wise man , just like Spider - Man previously had , then Ironheart ’s MCU stock is bound to go up .
As forArmor Wars , no fictional character has a closer bond to Rhodey than RDJ ’s Tony Stark . The two were in effect friend , which play a huge role in the controversial reveal inSecret InvasionthatRhodey had been switch with a SkrullsinceCaptain America : Civil War . The public outcry was about how War Machine was not there when Tony break down ; however , having Downey Jr. back as Iron Man could play a role in Rhodey take over what he has lost and living his life again . WithArmor Wars ' status uncertain , RDJ back as Iron Man could avail move the celluloid forward .
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Marvel Has Delayed The Two Iron Man-Related Projects
Ironheart Finished Filming In 2022
Dominique Thorne will star as Riri Williams in Ironheart on Disney+ , but who ’s joining her , and what terror will they face up ? Here ’s everything we know .
Armor Warswas first believe as a serial before becoming a movie . The project has no filming start date set . found on that , there is still clock time forIronheartreshoots to add Donwey as the A.I. Tony Stark for multiple episodes , with Marvel working on theArmor Warsscript to make Iron Man a major part of it . While I would enjoy it if RDJ ends up only coming back as Iron Man inAvengers : Secret Wars , I think a last multi - project electric arc asIron Manthat culminate in the Avengers moving-picture show would be more exciting .
plant after Dominique Thorne ’s MCU entry in Black Panther : Wakanda always , Marvel Studios ' Ironheart serial follow Riri Williams as she follows in Iron Man ’s pace as a high-pitched - tech superhero and crossbreeding paths with Anthony Ramos ' Parker Robbins a.k.a . The Hood , a magic user with ties to the obscure graphics . The six - episode Disney+ series is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe ’s Phase 5 .
Initially conceive as a Disney+ series , Armor Wars is an MCU film centered on Rhodey Rhodes ' charge to honour Tony Stark ’s bequest and keep his Iron Man engineering science from work mayhem when they fall into the wrong work force . Starring Don Cheadle as War Machine , Marvel Studios ' Armor Wars conform the eponymic laughable book storyline to the big screen in the Multiverse Saga .
Upcoming Marvel movie
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Initially conceived as a Disney+ series, Armor Wars is an MCU movie centered on Rhodey Rhodes' mission to honor Tony Stark’s legacy and keep his Iron Man technology from wreaking havoc when they fall into the wrong hands. Starring Don Cheadle as War Machine, Marvel Studios' Armor Wars adapts the eponymous comic book storyline to the big screen in the Multiverse Saga.
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avenger : The Kang Dynasty
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retaliator : undercover Wars
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