He’s had plenty of time in the spotlight, and with Robert Downey Jr. seemingly looking to wind down his time in the MCU and there being no plans to recast the character, Tony should finally depart.
Robert Downey Jr. has been part of the MCU since it launched with Iron Man in 2008, and I’d argue that if it wasn’t for his performance as Tony Stark, this franchise wouldn’t be as popular as it is today.
But after a decade of putting on armor and saving the world, it’s about time for Tony to make his exit.
It’s been a blast watching Tony evolve from self-absorbed weapons manufacturer to superhero focused on the greater good (even though he has been responsible for a number of threats that have emerged).