Robert Downey Jr. is returning to his iconic Iron Man role. However, this return will take place not on the silver screen, but in Disney parks. According to the announcement made at the D23 event, Downey will reprise his Tony Stark character in two new Disney park attractions.
Two new Robert Downey Jr. simulations coming to Disneyland
The first of these parks, called ‘Stark Flight Lab’, stands out as a simulator where guests will embark on a new experiment by Tony Stark. The second is a multi-universe adventure called ‘Avengers: Infinity Defense’.
In Avengers: Infinity Defense, visitors will visit iconic locations from the Marvel universe such as Wakanda and Asgard, and fight against King Thanos in New York. Both events will feature Robert Downey Jr.’s voice and image, giving fans a chance to re-experience the beloved actor’s performance.
Is the Iron Man legend coming back? An explanation has arrived Construction of these new attractions is planned to begin in 2025. When completed, they will double the area of the existing Avengers Campus. The park’s popularity had already increased with the recent addition of the Deadpool character, and now it will become even more attractive with the return of Iron Man.
While news of Robert Downey Jr. taking on the role of Doctor Doom is still fresh, fans were surprised by the actor’s simultaneous return as Iron Man. This situation not only shows that Downey’s influence and popularity in the Marvel universe continues, but it may also indicate that we might see him in the Iron Man suit again in the distant future.