Robert Downey Jr. recently spoke about wanting to return to the Marvel universe as Iron Man. However, Avengers creators Joe and Anthony Russo think this plan is unlikely
Even though Tony Stark aka Iron Man died in Avengers 4: Endgame in 2019, a return of the popular character to the MCU is still being actively discussed. It was only at the beginning of April that actor Robert Downey Jr. made fans’ hearts beat faster by vowing to slip into the steel suit once again “with pleasure”. Now the Avengers directors of all people are dashing these hopes again
Marvel dream shattered? Joe and Anthony Russo don’t believe in Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man return to the MCU
So Games Radar spoke to Joe Russo and Anthony Russo at the Sands: International Film Festival about the hot rumors surrounding Iron Man’s return to the MCU. In addition to the second Captain America film, the pair have also directed Infinity War and Endgame. They are very skeptical about an Iron Man return.
As Anthony Russo explains, he doesn’t think the project is feasible: “I don’t know how they would do it. I don’t know what the path would look like.” Joe Russo was no less confident: “We closed that book, so it would be their job to figure out how to reopen it. “
(Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man)
Although the two Avengers creators have little hope of Iron Man returning to the MCU, there is no definitive “no”. After all, there would still be the possibility of meeting Tony Stark aka Iron Man again in an alternative timeline of the multiverse – just like Wolverine, for example, who despite his death in Logan – The Wolverine will now be seen again in Deadpool & Wolverine. Whether this will actually happen remains to be seen
When is Deadpool & Wolverine coming to the cinema?
Deadpool & Wolverine, directed by Shawn Levy (Free Guy), will be released in cinemas on July 24, 2024. It will once again feature Ryan Reynolds as the titular loudmouthed mercenary, while Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine.
