Kevin Feige recently spoke about the future of Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man and plans to recast iconic Marvel roles in the evolving MCU. In a new press interview, he discussed long-term franchise plans and the potential reboot after Avengers: Secret Wars.

In July 2024, it was confirmed that Downey Jr would be returning to Marvel to play the villain Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. The film, set for release in December 2026, features a huge cast including Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Mackie, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan and Pedro Pascal among others.