Robert Downey Jr. Returns to ‘The Avengers,’ But Not as Iron Man
Don’t worry. The screams you heard yesterday across San Diego were not a sign of another disaster, it was just Robert Downey Jr. remove the mask. Marvel icon, who has the character Tony Stark/Iron Man died a memorable death in the latest studio The Avengers movie, Avengers: Endgame, doing he has been teasing lately back to the comic universe that can be said to be restore his careerbut not the opening character of the series he started playing in 2008. “How does it work?” you might ask? I don’t understand, but it seems they’re blaming the multiverse.
The news was announced at a conference on Saturday in San Diego. Comic Conled by the president of Marvel Studios Kevin FeigeFrom the stage of the packed conference hall, he showed footage from the upcoming event. Captain America: Brave New Worldwith the news that Giancarlo Esposito will play the Serpent Society’s King Seth Voelker, also known to comic book fans as Sidewinder. The film’s release date is set for February 14, 2025.
Feige also gave first look at the scene from the villains and anti-heroes focus Thunderis scheduled for release on May 5, 2025. Feige also announced the full title of the upcoming film. Fantastic four film, now known as Fantastic Four: First Steps. The release date is set for July 25, 2025. What a year!
But that news was nothing compared to the council’s double-pronged kick. After confirming rumors that the directors Joe And Anthony Russo—the people behind the last two Captain America And The Avengers movies—will return to direct the next two blockbusters in the series, Feige announced that A secondthe avengers The film in the new series will be Avengers: Secret Wars, based on comic universe 1984 12-episode crossover storyline same name
The trio then admitted that in order to set up The Secret War up, there needs to be an interlude The Avengers movie. As they spoke, a masked and robed crowd stepped onto the stage to surround them. Was this when they announced the restart? Eyes closed? (if only!)
Instead, Russo and Feige announced that the company’s May 2026 release date would be Avengers: Doomsday, a movie to introduce Fantastic four (and more) anti-hero Victor von Doom, aka Doctor Doom. But who could play such a complex role, especially when all these movies seem to be remakes of The plot of “Kang Dynasty” has existed for a long time. rear derailleur Jonathan MajorsThe actor is firmly positioned as that plot is “big bad”, used to be convicted of domestic violence? There is a lot to worry about here.
Neither Russo nor Feige mentioned the Kang/Majors issue on stage, but it was certainly on the minds of some in the audience. But all of that went out the window when a small, green, masked figure stepped in between the other masked men. When he ripped off his mask, crowd exploded. It was Robert Downey Jr.come back for more.
“As a testament to the incredible possibilities of the Marvel multiverse, we’re introducing you to someone who could play Victor von Doom,” said Anthony Russo. “It was a decision that was made.” angry some internet usersBut what doesn’t make Internet users angry when it comes to important issues like who gets to wear the costume and speak in front of the big green screen?
But while everyone on X (formerly Twitter) was driving themselves crazy with anger, Downey seemed ready for his villainous turn. “New mask, same mission,” he said. “What did I tell you? I like playing complicated characters.”