Robert Downey Jr. Is Teasing Iron Man’s Return to the Marvel Universe More Clearly Than Ever and There’s a Reason for That – Film News

Five years ago, Downey Jr. said goodbye to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Tony Stark. Now, he is considering his own comeback.

Avengers: Endgame doesn’t just mark Chris Evans’ final appearance as Captain America. At the end of the Infinity Saga, fans also witnessed the heroic death of Iron Man, with whom the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) began in 2008. Robert Downey Jr. played the superhero on film for over a decade.

As soon as Downey Jr. ended his participation in the MCU, speculation began as to whether he would one day return to the iconic role. After all, we’re talking about one of Hollywood’s most successful franchises, which means no one actually dies. The return of popular characters is on the agenda.

Iron Man’s return to the MCU seems increasingly likely

Five years after Avengers: Endgame, Downey Jr. is surprisingly open to donning the Iron Man armor again. In an interview with Esquire, the star, who recently won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Oppenheimer, reveals that he would not be opposed to a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

When asked if he would return to the MCU as an Oscar winner, Downey Jr. said:

With pleasure. [O Homem de Ferro] It’s too much of a part of my DNA. This role chose me. I always say never bet against Kevin Feige. It’s a losing bet. He is the house. He will always win.

Kevin Feige is the architect of the MCU and has led the development of the franchise for over 15 years. At that time, he developed the plan to feature the Avengers in several solo films before they find themselves in one big adventure. In doing so, he started the trend of cinematic universes in Hollywood.

Although the MCU is weakening, both financially and in terms of quality, it is still the most successful representative of the franchise to date. And in a few months, we will be able to see one of the most popular films in this Universe: the fun multiverse spectacle Deadpool & Wolverine.

When will Robert Downey Jr. return to the MCU as Iron Man?

Nothing is official yet, but Downey Jr.’s readiness for an Iron Man return is a good sign. However, a new solo film seems unlikely. It’s more likely that Feige will do everything he can to reunite the original Avengers on the big screen at the end of the multiverse saga. This would happen in Avengers: Secret Warswhich is set to hit theaters in May 2027.

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