Summary
- Robert Downey Jr. left his role as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame, marking a rare permanent departure in the genre known for its fluidity.
- Downey's emotional connection to the character of Tony Stark/Iron Man was evident in his reluctance to return for reshoots of his final line.
- Despite Downey's departure, the MCU continues to evolve and the possibility of resurrecting beloved characters like Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow remains open.