On April 4th, Marvel Studios took to social media to honor one of its most iconic actors, Robert Downey Jr., on his 58th birthday. Downey portrayed the billionaire, genius, playboy, philanthropist Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Although Downey’s last appearance as Tony Stark was in the 2019 blockbuster Avengers: Endgame, his impact on the MCU has been immense. Marvel Studios took the opportunity to celebrate Downey’s contributions to the franchise with a 50-second video compilation of his performances as Iron Man. The video includes clips from almost all of Downey’s 10 MCU appearances, which helped to start and end the Infinity Saga.
The video celebrates some of the most memorable moments from Downey’s tenure as Tony Stark. The opening moments from 2010’s Iron Man 2 are highlighted, with Tony blasting into his speech at the Stark Expo in front of cheerleaders and a rabid crowd. The video also includes one of Tony’s darkest moments, from 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, where he fires his repulsor blasters at Cap’s shield in Siberia after the famous airport battle in Germany.
Marvel’s United Kingdom social media accounts shared the video with a caption that read, “We’re just landing in to say happy birthday to Robert Downey Jr.” The post received an outpouring of love and appreciation from fans all over the world.
Downey’s portrayal of Tony Stark has become one of the most iconic matches between actor and role in history, and it’s no surprise to see Marvel pay tribute to the leading man on his birthday in this fashion. In the past, fans have seen beautiful art pieces dedicated to his MCU tenure, along with other social media posts and public outings. Downey’s presence in the franchise continues to be felt, even after his departure.
However, the big question on everyone’s mind is whether or not Downey will ever suit up as the original Avenger again. Marvel Studios has gone back and forth with including the hero as an influence in recent movies, and with the Multiverse involved, fans are hoping to see different Variants of Downey from other realities down the line.
While there’s a chance he could return for one last hurrah in something like Avengers: Secret Wars, nothing will be set in stone until an idea comes around that sits right with everybody involved. For now, fans can continue to celebrate Downey’s contributions to the MCU, and hope that he will make a comeback in the future.
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