Briefly, Spider-Man became Iron Man's successor, being mentored by Tony Stark and using the Iron Spider costume in combat. But now, even MCU audiences expect Tom Holland's Spider-Man to have no MCU ties and shine as a hero in his own right.
Summary. Rhodey, aka War Machine, is confirmed as the ideal replacement for Iron Man in the upcoming Armor Wars, as his characterization now mirrors Stark's. Rhodey's reveal as a Skrull impostor adds a layer of trauma and parallel to Tony Stark's origin story, making him a compelling successor to Iron Man.
While Iron Man and Spider-Man are allies in the comics, in the MCU, Spider-Man essentially became Iron Man 2.0, as his mentor built him armor that had functions straight from Tony Stark's suits.
"Tony Stark's story is far from over," Downey said. "Iron Man 4 will explore new dimensions of the character and his legacy through the eyes of Morgan. It's an honor to continue this journey and see where it leads." Feel free to express your thoughts on this exciting project by leaving a comment below.
Although Tom Holland might be the golden boy at Marvel Studios, a new take on Peter Parker's perilous journey as Spider-Man won't see him in the title role. Fresh off the success of The Walking Dead, Chandler Riggs exchanges zombies for radioactive arachnids in the upcoming adaptation of the Marvel comics.
The actor claims he owes his life and career to the character, so he'll always want to make Spider-Man movies, but also believes there's a legacy to protect. There is hope for fans of Tom Holland as Spider-Man.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said last month that he won't be asking Downey Jr. to return to the MCU as to preserve Tony Stark's emotional ending (“We all worked very hard for many years to get to that, and we would never want to magically undo it in any way,” he said), but that hasn't stopped rumors from ...
MORE: Robert Downey Jr. isn't coming back as Tony Stark, Marvel Studios president says. Tony Stark sacrificed himself to snap away Thanos at the end of 2019's "Avengers: Endgame," and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige told Vanity Fair in December, "we would never want to magically undo it in any way."
Most of all, though, Tony Stark's decision to mentor Peter Parker was all about redemption. Tony was one of the richest superheroes in the world, but until his fateful kidnapping and injury, he had used that money in irresponsible ways. Peter Parker and his good heart represent responsibility.
Item 17A, also known as the Iron Spider Armor, is an armored version of the Spider-Man Suit comprised of nanotechnology. It was created by Tony Stark for Peter Parker to use as an Avenger, offered to him in 2016 after he prevented Vulture from stealing from a Stark Cargo Plane.
Heimdall – Poor Heimdall. Loyal to the end, and sadly killed at the hands of Thanos just moments after Loki met his demise. Gamora – Reluctantly killed by Thanos in return for the Soul Stone on Vormir. Vision – Destroyed by Thanos after the supervillain ripped the mind stone from his head.
Don Cheadle's James Rhodes, better known as Rhodey, is reportedly set to take on the mantle of Iron Man in the upcoming MCU film 'Armor Wars', slated for a 2026 release. This development was revealed in the series 'Secret Invasion', where it was also shown that Rhodey had been replaced by a Skrull in the past.
Briefly, Spider-Man became Iron Man's successor, being mentored by Tony Stark and using the Iron Spider costume in combat. But now, even MCU audiences expect Tom Holland's Spider-Man to have no MCU ties and shine as a hero in his own right.
Given that Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man died in Avengers: Endgame, War Machine will take Tony Stark's place as Armor Wars' protagonist. The MCU's Armor Wars adaptation will likely delve into the implications of Tony Stark's death, which may have allowed Iron Man copycats to design their own armors.
Biography. Inspired by Tony Stark, AKA Iron Man, and determined to follow in his heroic footsteps, fifteen-year-old super-genius Riri Williams builds her own suit of advanced armor and leads a life of adventure, crime-fighting, and humanitarianism as the Super Hero known as Ironheart.
Robert Downey Jr. may have recently won his first Oscar for Oppenheimer, but he's not looking to run from his Marvel past. In fact, the actor says he'd “happily” return as Tony Stark/Iron Man.
Ironheart and Shuri are top contenders to replace Iron Man in the MCU due to their intellect, technological prowess, and potential leadership capabilities. Morgan Stark, Tony's daughter, could emotionally and fittingly continue her father's legacy by taking up his mantle in the future.
Iron Man 4 never materialized, and while no official reason has been given, it was likely a combination of several factors. Tony Stark's role in team-up movies outweighed the need for a fourth Iron Man solo film in the MCU.
Though no plans to bring back Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man have been announced, Tony Stark's legacy is still being felt in the MCU. Riri Williams, who appeared in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and will be the lead character in the upcoming Ironheart series, is in many ways a direct successor to Tony.
So, it's not outside the realm of possibility for Evans to reprise his role as Captain America or Human Torch in Avengers: Secret Wars, especially considering the actor has expressed that he's more willing to return as his Fantastic Four character than the Star Spangled Man with a Plan.
MJ has no memories of her past with Peter, but she does remember Spider-Man and being saved by him, which could lead her to fall in love with him, just like Kirsten Dunst's MJ did in Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy.
Marvel boss Kevin Feige announced in February 2023 that the story of a fourth Spider-Man film was already set and that writers are putting pen to paper, so it could mean that the film will come sooner rather than later.
