Overview

• Robert Downey Jr. has expressed interest in returning as Iron Man, a role deeply integrated into his identity.
• The Russo brothers, directors of Avengers: Endgame, are skeptical about reintroducing Iron Man, emphasizing the finality of his story arc.
• Marvel Studios, led by Kevin Feige, has also shown reluctance to undo Iron Man's climactic sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame.
• Fans on social media have suggested using multiverse and variant concepts to facilitate Iron Man's return.
• Marvel's box office struggles might increase the appeal of Downey's return, given Iron Man's proven success.