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Robert Downey Jr. ’s Tony Stark kickstarted the MCU and defined its early years , so why did Marvel Studios never move forward with Iron Man 4 ?
MCU Theory Claims Iron Man Becomes Doctor Doom
The Theory Unites Two Fan Requests In One
Doctor Doom and Iron Man are two major Marvel characters , and while Victor von Doom and Tony Stark could partake in the covert in the MCU ’s future , a new theory imagines a way for both theatrical role to be one and the same . grant to the MCU theory , RDJ would come back not as the MCU ’s Tony Stark but an Iron Man form from the multiverse . After going up against Thanos and tend on magicdue to applied science not helping him get the better of the Mad Titan , Iron Man would become a variant of Doctor Doom .
The possibility also account forMarvel ’s casting forThe Fantastic Four . fit in to the theory , the thespian cast for the Fantastic Four movie would only play their roles until the rumored reboot of the franchise , which would explain the older casting of Reed Richards — with Pedro Pascal in the role — and allow RDJ to bet the Iron Man / Doctor Doom fibre until the reboot . In Marvel Comics , the " Infamous Iron Man " comic Christian Bible serial followed Doctor Doom as he became the new Iron Man after Tony Stark ’s death , and a edition of that write up in the MCU would be exciting .
Avengers : Secret Wars is rumored to reboot the Marvel Cinematic Universe , and a recent reveal plus a key component show why that would be perfect .
Robert Downey Jr. Is Open To Tony Stark Return
The Actor’s Last MCU Role Was In Avengers: Endgame
Avengers : Endgame ’s ending , with Tony fail after sacrificing himself to disperse aside Thanos and his USA , was consummate . RDJ ’s MCU hero went through quite the journeying , retaining his unique personality while also becoming more of a hero with each appearance . In the end , Iron Man made the ultimate forfeit , bequeath the MCU in the perfect lieu for the next generation of heroes to take over . While it seems like Tony Stark ’s MCU report is over , that might transfer , asRobert Downey Jr. would be open to playing Iron Man againin the time to come .
Speaking about a possible retort to the MCU as Iron Man , Downey said , " Happily . It ’s too built-in a part of my DNA.“After winning a Best Supporting Oscar for his role inOppenheimer , RDJ seems game to go back to the MCU to have another go at Iron Man . According to 2023 report , Marvel has even considered bringing the original Avengers back , which would include the team ’s two dead members — Iron Man and Black Widow . Downey returning as Iron Man in at leastAvengers : Secret Wars , helping cease the Multiverse Saga , as he is rumored to , would be everlasting .
MCU’s Iron Man Return Theory Avoids A Major Endgame Problem
A Pivotal MCU Moment Can Remain Intact
One of the biggest criticism surrounding the idea of Downey coming back as Iron Man come up from the fear that it could unwrap Iron Man ’s perfect MCU ending . After helping come out the universe by leading its first movie , RDJ ’s Tony Stark ended his journey in the dealership ’s highest - gross photographic film , with Iron Man ’s ultimate forfeit save everyone from Thanos . While seeing Downey back as Iron Man would undoubtedly be one of the MCU ’s most excited present moment , there are only a few ways in which it could be done so that Iron Man’sAvengers : Endgamestory is not undo if RDJ returns .
However , anIron Man becoming Doctor Doom like in the MCU possibility would ward off any clashes withAvengers : Endgame . By using the multiverse , the original Tony Stark could remain numb while RDJ plays a new take on the reference . Additionally , the MCU theory explains that Iron Man would become Doctor Doom and a multiversal business leader due to the character being forced to challenge himself incessantly to be able to stop Thanos . That would show just how significant the main Tony Stark ’s ritual killing was , allowing RDJ to play a completely new stochastic variable that offers smart Iron Man narration .
Why Doctor Doom Should Debut In The MCU Soon
Two Projects Could Use Victor Von Doom
The Iron Man / Doctor Doom theory comes at the moment thatDoctor Doom ’s MCU entry is the closest it has ever been . Doom is the most popular Fantastic Four villain , come out in all live - natural action films for the team and also being a prominent enemy of the wider Marvel universe in the comedian . WithThe Fantastic Fourset to be released in theaters in 2025 , it would be shocking if Doctor Doom is not in the film as a cameo at the very least .
Doctor Doom could also show up in 2027’sAvengers : hush-hush warfare . Doom played a key role in two comic book versions of the result , becoming God Emperor Doom in the story that should influence the Avengers motion picture . With reputation claiming that Marvel consider replacing Kang the Conqueror with Doctor Doom as the main villain of the Multiverse Saga , the character could act as a key persona inAvengers : Secret Warsif the Kangs are dropped , with the MCU possibility showing how RDJ’sIron Mancould take on that responsibility instead of another worker as the classic Victor von Doom .
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retaliator : Secret Wars is the 6th Avengers photographic film and read billet during Phase Six of Marvel ’s Cinematic Universe .
The Fantastic Four : First Steps limn Marvel ’s First Family navigate their roles as champion amidst a 1960s - breathe in , retro - futuristic world . As they defend Earth from Galactus and the puzzling Silver Surfer , they must also uphold the speciality of their family chemical bond .
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps depicts Marvel’s First Family navigating their roles as heroes amidst a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world. As they defend Earth from Galactus and the enigmatic Silver Surfer, they must also uphold the strength of their family bond.
