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Marvel’s Ironheart Trailer Faces Backlash Ahead of June Premiere

The long-delayed series introduces Riri Williams as Iron Man’s successor but struggles with muted promotion and polarized fan reactions.

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Ironheart premieres in India on JioHotstar on June 25, 2025

Overview

  • Ironheart, starring Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams, debuts on Disney+ on June 24, 2025, with its first three episodes releasing simultaneously.
  • The trailer, released on May 14, has been review-bombed on YouTube, with over 64% dislikes, raising concerns about bias and skepticism toward the series.
  • The show explores a tech-versus-magic dynamic as Riri’s advanced armor clashes with the dark powers of Parker Robbins, played by Anthony Ramos as The Hood.
  • Critics and fans are questioning Marvel’s minimal marketing effort for this Black-led series, despite its connection to Ryan Coogler and the Iron Man legacy.
  • Ironheart marks Riri’s second MCU appearance following her debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, continuing her story in her hometown of Chicago.