‘Avengers: Endgame’ Director On If Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man Will Ever Return

During a live Q&A hosted by ComicBook.com’s Brandon Davis, Avengers: Endgame co-director Joe Russo discussed whether or not Robert Downey Jr. will ever return as Iron Man.

Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame followed our heroes as they traveled back in time to collect the Infinity Stones and use them to reverse Thanos’ devastation. While they were ultimately successful in their mission, a version of Thanos from the past followed our heroes back to the present and led his army in a battle against nearly every hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The climactic showdown concluded with Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man using the Infinity Stones to eradicate Thanos and his forces, but the surge of energy from the stones proved to be too powerful for him to handle and he passed away on the battlefield surrounded by loved ones.

Of course, comic book fans know death is not always permanent and that there a number of creative ways Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man could return, with some fans speculating he could appear a through A.I. or a pre-recorded hologram. However, Avengers: Endgame co-director Joe Russo reaffirmed that Robert Downey Jr’s time as Iron Man has come to an end:

“Tony’s dead, you know?. That’s it for Robert. He’s done.”

Would you like to Robert Downey Jr. return as Iron Man or would that dimish the impact of the character’s sacrifice? Do you think Avengers: Endgame offered a fitting end to Iron Man’s journey? Let us know below!

The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios’ grand conclusion to twenty-two films, “Avengers: Endgame.”

Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, Avengers:Endgame stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo,  Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Benedict Wong, Jon Favreau, Bradley Cooper, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Josh Brolin.

Avengers: Endgame is now playing in theaters!

Source: ComicBook.com