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Ironheart Expands Iron Man Legacy with Arrival of Stane Scion

Dominique Thorne’s series ups the stakes in its first three episodes by weaving Iron Man legacy into Riri Williams’s journey.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: Dominique Thorne attends the Ironheart fan event at El Capitan Theatre on June 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)
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Overview

  • Ironheart has released its first three episodes on Disney+ with the final three installments premiering July 1.
  • The show deepens the MCU’s Iron Man mythos by introducing Obadiah Stane’s offspring as a pivotal new figure.
  • Creator Chinaka Hodge frames the Stane character as a tech ethicist grappling with moral and technological dilemmas.
  • Critics have given the series mixed reviews, praising Dominique Thorne’s performance while noting pacing issues and uneven character development.
  • The story explores themes of legacy, identity and the clash between advanced technology and mystical forces in Chicago.