Key Takeaways:
– Marvel's Armor Wars continues the narratives of Iron Man 2 and 3, starring Don Cheadle as James Rhodes.
– Fans are concerned about Tony Stark's arc being destroyed without Robert Downey Jr.'s presence.
– A fan theory suggests Iron Man's suits could fall into evil hands during his absence.
– The Armor Wars film, initially planned as a series, still awaits a release date.
Revisiting Iron Man's Complex Narrative
Marvel's upcoming film, Armor Wars, brings back elements from one of the most fascinating storylines in Marvel Comics. The Armor Wars comic was previously adapted in Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man 2 and Iron Man 3. The new Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film will carry forward the tales from these films, with Don Cheadle's James Rhodes taking up the mission to thwart evil forces from hijacking Tony's legacy suits.
However, fans are anxious that the reboot of the storyline without Downey Jr. might compromise his character arc in the MCU. A compelling Marvel theory posted on Reddit presents a possible narrative for Armor Wars that won't undermine Tony Stark's sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame.
Unfolding Tony Stark's Legacy and the Blip
Two years have passed since the announcement of the Armor Wars movie, which was initially slated to be a series. While there's no date fixed yet on Marvel's schedule, fans are less excited about the film in the wake of Secret Invasion. They also have concerns over the storyline unfolding without Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr.
However, the same Marvel theory potentially resolves this concern. The conjecture contemplates how Downey Jr.'s armors in the MCU could land in malicious hands in the impending film. Reddit user, Ancient-Session8460 asked on the Marvel Theories subreddit about whether Iron Man was active during the Blip.
It's known from Avengers: Endgame that Iron Man withdrew from his superhero duties after Thanos's Snap but was secretly engrossed in creating a time-space GPS. The Redditor probed if Tony secretly countered threats against civilians at the same time.
Tony's Noble Intentions and Their Implications
In the midst of this chaos, Iron Man introduces a loving product of his life – his own child. The theory suggests, during his parental responsibilities, Tony might have dispatched his suits to safeguard the public. Between his Mark 50 armor in Infinity War and his Mark 85 armor in the final Endgame showdown, fans believe he constructed around 30 extra suits. The mystery of these suits makes the theory more believable.
Tony Stark's nobility might have allowed government or evil entities to seize his armors. His heroism in Avengers: Endgame prevented him from eliminating all these suits. The Armor Wars movie could explore these mystery armors and James Rhodes's attempt to reclaim them.
An Overture to the Armor Wars
Armor Wars was initially revealed as a series during The Walt Disney Company's 2020 Investor Day. Don Cheadle's War Machine was announced as the project lead. However, by 2022 Marvel decided to rework Armor Wars as a feature film. Despite the expectation of an early 2023 production start, the film is yet to start due to other priorities and setbacks.
Aside from Cheadle, only writer Yassir Lester is confirmed for the film. Interestingly, a War Machine solo film featuring Cheadle was planned following the Iron Man movies in 2011, but it never materialized.
Fans are left speculating as Marvel Studios has been tight-lipped about the project status. Amid these uncertainties, fans can revisit all of MCU's past feature presentations, including the Iron Man series and Avengers: Endgame, now accessible on Disney+.
