Robert Downey Jr has stunned fans with the news that he is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In recent interviews, Downey Jr has said he would “happily” return to Marvel, stating: “It’s too integral a part of my DNA.”
He reprised the role in 10 Marvel films across the next 11 years before exiting the franchise in 2019 following Avengers: Endgame.
The Oppenheimer star surprised crowds at Comic-Con in San Diego on Saturday night (27 July) as he was dramatically unveiled in the new role during a Marvel panel.