14 years ago, an Iron Manvillain's upgrade was teased in the MCU in the years following their debut. So far, MCU Phase 6's release slate is relatively bare aside from 2027's Avengers: Secret Wars rounding out the Multiverse Saga before a potential rumored soft reboot of the MCU timeline follows. Sequels including Doctor Strange 3 and Thor 5 will possibly precede this movie as Phase 6 releases, possibly bringing the stories of the eponymous heroes to a close, if not within Avengers: Secret Wars itself.
Iron Man, meanwhile, is unlikely to reappear in the MCU despite his inarguable star power being an appealing prospect for an MCU that has experienced difficulty recently. With Tony Stark's death in the Sacred Timeline drawing a line beneath Iron Man's MCU journey, there is still one upcoming movie that will hone in on his legacy and possibly bring back some fan-favorite characters. Details surrounding Armor Wars, including a release date, are yet to emerge - but there is a huge opportunity for one of his most memorable villains to reprise his role in a more threatening capacity than ever.
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Iron Man is arguably the most iconic character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and each of his three solo movies is incredibly different.