Robert Downey Jr. Will Not Return as Iron Man, Confirms Marvel Studios President
Kevin Feige Dismisses Rumors of Tony Stark's Resurrection in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed that Robert Downey Jr. will not reprise his role as Tony Stark/Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
- Feige stated that they would not 'magically undo' Stark's death in Avengers: Endgame, which marked the end of Downey Jr.'s tenure in the MCU.
- Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Tony Stark/Iron Man was a key part of the MCU, with the actor appearing in 10 films from 2008 to 2019.
- Despite rumors suggesting the potential return of the character through the multiverse, Feige's comments indicate that this will not happen.
- The decision to not bring back Downey Jr.'s character is seen as a move to respect the emotional weight of Stark's sacrifice and the narrative arc of the MCU.