The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a wildly popular franchise that extends to both TV and movie projects. We’re currently in the midst of Phase Five, and there are a number of highly anticipated upcoming Marvel movies coming down the line. But some of the OG Avengers have retired, including Iron Man himself, Robert Downey Jr.. Tony had an epic death during Endgame, but fans are still hoping to see him miraculously reappear on the screen. And Marvel’s Mark Ruffalo has commented about RDJ possibly returning.
RDJ’s absence has definitely been felt throughout Phase Four and the start of Phase Five, with Tony’s death being referenced in various projects like Spider-Man: No Way Home. But with big concepts like the multiverse now in play, fans are hoping that Iron Man somehow returns to the MCU. Bruce Banner actor Mark Ruffalo appeared at the Emerald City Com-Con (via The Direct), where he was asked in a Q&A about what it’s like continuing on in the shared universe without Robert Downey Jr.. He shared a somewhat hopeful take on it all, saying it’s:
