Robert Downey Jr. has undoubtedly served as the Atlas for the Marvel Cinematic Universe since the studio's rebirth. Now carrying a stark legacy of success on his back, he has survived long enough as the hero to turn into a villain in Avengers: Doomsday.

The all-new X-Men are coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe — and an all-new Tony Stark will (eventually) join them. In a wide-ranging conversation with press on Friday, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige confirmed that,

Since launching with Iron Man in 2008, the MCU has become the most expansive and interconnected franchise in movie history. With 36 films already released and at least nine more in the pipeline, the MCU’s shift to multiverse narratives and character reimaginings is seen as a way to refresh the brand and appeal to both new and returning audiences.