Marvel Studios shared the clearest images of the villain's costume in the final MCU project in Phase 5. Following Thunderbolts*, the last movie released as part of the MCU's Phase 5 slate, one more new streaming entry will bring another exciting antagonist into the fray.
New images highlighted the best look yet at Anthony Ramos' costume for his portrayal of Parker Robbins/The Hood in Phase 5's Ironheart. While Ironheart has not had much in terms of a promotional tour ahead of its June 24 debut on Disney+, these images give viewers a taste of what to expect from the show's central antagonist.
Empire showed Ramos standing on set wearing a blue jacket under a long red cape, embodying the role of Parker Robbins in the MCU.
With co-star Manny Montana on his left and head writer Chinaka Hodge on his right, Ramos and the crew were filming Ironheart from May to November 2022.
For reference, this costume closely resembles the outfit worn by Parker Robbins/The Hood throughout his many years in Marvel Comics, complete with the red cape and hood.
The only other look at Ramos's Phase 5 villain thus far came in a larger look at Marvel's upcoming slate released in October 2024, which offered a few quick shots of The Hood. One featured Ramos with his costume, which is similar to how it seems in the Empire images.
Another short part of the trailer provides a glimpse at Ramos completely suited up with the hood on his head, looking menacing as he stands tall above a fallen enemy.
Anthony Ramos' Phase 5 villain is originally a petty thief who shoots a demon inside a warehouse in the comics. After he kills the demon, he steals its cloak and boots, allowing him to fly through the air and become invisible.
The former Hamilton star will make his MCU debut in the Disney+ Ironheart, the final project in the MCU's Phase 5 slate, which debuts on June 24, 2025. The series is rumored to introduce Sacha Baron Cohen's take on the MCU's Mephisto alongside Dominique Thorne's Riri Williams and Ramos' Parker Robbins.
What To Expect From The Hood in Phase 5's Ironheart
Much of the hype behind Ironheart is the expectation that this series will deliver an epic battle of "tech versus magic," with The Hood tapping into the MCU's mystical side. Considering his powers are partially introduced through an encounter with a demon, this supernatural side of the MCU will gain new levels of depth upon Ironheart's debut.
The Hood should also be quite a powerful villain to close off Phase 5 after characters like Sentry (Thunderbolts*), Death (Agatha All Along), and Cassandra Nova (Deadpool & Wolverine) showed immense power in their debuts.
Moving forward, the question is how exactly The Hood's powers will be depicted on camera, as there is still no full trailer for Ironheart ahead of its Disney+ debut. There is also plenty of mystery about how his story will be adapted from the comics to the MCU, particularly considering his supernatural background.
With only about a month and a half until the show premieres, the clock continues to tick for fans as they wait to learn more about this thrilling new antagonist.
