The highly anticipated sequel to the famous Ant-Man series, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has been eagerly awaited by Marvel Cinematic Universe fans. With the addition of Kang the Conqueror, a beloved comic book villain, the movie aims to take the series to new heights. Fans have been speculating, though, as to whether Iron Man, played by Robert Downey Jr., will return to fight against Kang and rescue the day. So Will Robert Downey Jr Iron Man return to help Ant-Man defeat Kang The Conqueror?
Iron Man, also known as Tony Stark, was a prominent member of the Avengers and a beloved character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He retired from being Iron Man after the events of Avengers: Endgame, in which he sacrificed himself to defeat Thanos and his army. Fans were heartbroken to see the character go and have been speculating about his return ever since.
How Robert Downey Jr Iron Man can return to help Ant-Man defeat Kang The Conqueror
According to recent rumors, Robert Downey Jr. is in talks to reprise his role as Iron Man for a special appearance in Quantumania. The reports suggest that the film will feature a time-traveling plot in which Kang the Conqueror travels back to the present day. To defeat Kang and save the future, the Ant-Man and the Wasp will have to team up with a past version of Iron Man.
Iron Man’s presence in the film could bring a sense of nostalgia and familiarity to the story. His experience and intelligence could be instrumental in helping Ant-Man and the Wasp defeat Kang. Seeing these two characters interact and work together is exciting and could bring a fresh perspective to the story. A new fan-made poster has also been circulating online, giving fans hope for the return of their favorite character.
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Will Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man return?
Though there has been no confirmation from RDJ himself about his return to the MCU as Iron Man, On a podcast with the famous UFC fighter/ commentator Joe Rogan, RDJ talked about his return to the MCU. Rogan asks Downey if the door to Iron Man is completely shut; since now they can travel back in time, his character could easily return to the MCU. RDJ replied, “If I pick the jersey back up and put it on, wouldn’t you feel a little bit like, Aw, crap?