Marvel Celebrates MCU Phase 1 Movies With New Infinity Saga Covers

Marvel Comics unveils new variant covers for upcoming comics which pay tribute to the films within the first phase of the MCU's Infinity Saga.

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MCU's Avengers Receive New Funko That Gives One Infinity Stone to Each Hero

Funko Pop! released plans for a set of six Infinity Stone-centric figurines based on the MCU's original Avengers.

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Marvel Announces Ben Kingsley to Reprise Iron Man 3 Role In Shang-Chi

Trevor Slattery actor Ben Kingsley has been spotted at the recent Shang-Chi premiere, hinting that his fake Mandarin may return in Marvel's kung-fu flick.

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Marvel Includes Iron Man & Captain America Symbols In New Shang-Chi Trailer

A new Shang-Chi promotional video featured tidbits of Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor in preparation for the debut of the Legend of the Ten Rings.

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MCU: Iron Man Is Murdered In New Trailer for What If

A new promo for What If...? revealed Iron Man being murdered by a mysterious enemy.

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Doctor Strange 2 Theory Explains Why Zombies From Marvel's What If Series Could Return

Could Marvel's Zombies from What If...? have a big impact on the MCU's multiverse going forward?

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Loki Concept Art Shows Iron Man's Helmet In Finale Location

A new piece of concept art from Loki revealed an Iron Man helmet in the Citadel at the End of Time.

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Black Widow Writer Reveals Robert Downey Jr. Cameo In Early Draft

A Black Widow writer revealed that Iron Man was in an early draft of the film.

By David Thompson -

Avengers: Infinity War: Benedict Cumberbatch's Deleted Iron Man Scene Receives Official Figure

A newly-revealed Hot Toys figure showcases a unique take on Doctor Strange wearing Tony Stark's Iron Man armor.

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From Spider-Man To Iron Man, 7 Superheroes Who Taskmaster Mimics In Black Widow

Black Widow's Taskmaster copied a good chunk of moves from Earth's Mightiest Heroes, and The Direct breaks down every Avenger he mimicked in the movie.

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Black Widow Director Reveals Why a Rumored Avengers Cameo Didn't Happen

Natasha Romanoff's solo flick was purposefully planned to emphasize the standalone factor.

By Liam Crowley -

Black Widow Debunks Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man Rumors

Iron Man was heavily rumored to return in Marvel Studios' Black Widow, so, why wasn't he in it?

By Tom Drew -

Marvel To Use Replacement Actors For Brie Larson, Chris Evans & More In MCU's What If...?

Iron Man's Robert Downey Jr, Steve Rogers' Chris Evans, and Captain Marvel's Brie Larson won't be voicing their characters for Marvel's upcoming series What If...? on Disney+.

By Savannah Sanders -

Black Panther 2 Reportedly Filming at Tony Stark-Connected Location

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is planning to shoot scenes at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Marvel Recasts Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man For MCU's What If...? Show

Marvel Studios' What If..? recast Tony Stark for the animated series

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Disney+ Iron Man Spinoff, Ironheart, Receives Working Title

The working title for Marvel Studios' Disney+ series Ironheart has been revealed.

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Marvel Producer Is Still Bothered By Robert Downey Jr. Line About Johansson's Natasha In Iron Man 2

Executive Vice President of Production at Marvel Studios, Victoria Alonso touched on a sexist line spoken about Natasha Romanoff when she was first introduced in 2010's Iron Man 2.

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Marvel's Kevin Feige Explains Why Iron Man 3 Couldn't Introduce the Real Mandarin

Marvel's Kevin Feige explains why Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the right film to introduce the actual Mandarin and why it wouldn't have worked in Iron Man 3.

By Savannah Sanders -

Avengers: Endgame: New Set Photos Show Chris Hemsworth & Robert Downey Jr. In Memorable Scenes

Brand new BTS Stills are released from key scenes in Avengers: Endgame thanks to still photographer Chuck Zlotnick.

By Russ Milheim -

Shang-Chi Joins Paul Rudd's Ant-Man and 2 More Heroes In Exclusive MCU Club

The Direct breaks down what Shang-Chi, Ant-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Iron Man all have in common.

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Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man Role Is Helping His New Business Ventures

Robert Downey Jr. has discussed how the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his role as Iron Man have impacted his other business ventures.

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From Thanos to Tony Stark, 11 MCU Dads Ranked Best To Worst

In celebration of Fathers's Day, The Direct is taking a look at the dads of the MCU - many of whom haven't been the best parents - and ranking them from most to least awful!

By Julia Delbel -

Loki Theory: Marvel Is Merging These 3 Characters For Sophia DiMartino's Role

Which character is Sophia Di Martino playing in Loki? Lady Loki or Enchantress?

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Black Panther's Killmonger Reportedly Teams Up With Iron Man In Disney+'s What If...? Show

Details revealed about Killmonger's episode of What If...? on Disney+

By Russ Milheim -

Loki: How Roxxcart Connects To Iron Man Trilogy and Agents of SHIELD Easter Eggs

In the Episode 2 of Marvel's Loki on Disney+, the TVA visits a Roxxcart store that connects to the Iron Man films and the Agents of SHIELD series.

By Savannah Sanders -

Loki Director Confirms Iron Man and Last of Us References In Episode 1

Loki director Kate Herron confirms references to Iron Man and The Last of Us in the show's first episode.

By Benny Stein -

Disney CEO Teases How Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man Will Impact MCU's Armor Wars

Disney CEO Bob Chapek responded to calls for Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man to return to the MCU, suggesting fans watch Don Cheadle's Armor Wars.

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Marvel Rumor Teases Iron Man vs. Gamora Fight In MCU's What If...? Show

Details for an upcoming episode of Marvel's show What If..? tease a potential showdown between Gamora and Tony Stark's Iron Man.

By Russ Milheim -

Loki References Iron Man 3 In Tom Hiddleston's Series Premiere

The God of Mischief subtly calls back to a funny Tony Stark moment from his threequel.

By Liam Crowley -

Marvel Leak Reveals Official Name For Steve Rogers' Iron Man Armor In What If...?

A LEGO listing for Marvel's What If...? animated series seemingly revealed the name of Steve Rogers' Iron Man suit he will don in the premiere episode.

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Disney Showcases 10 Marvel Movies In New Trailer For Avengers Campus

The opening ceremony for Avengers Campus included a montage of clips from eleven MCU projects.

By Richard Nebens -

MCU Leak Reveals How Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man Will Play Into Disney+'s What If...? Show

A leaked LEGO set confirmed how Tony Stark's story will be told in Marvel Studios' What If...?

By Richard Nebens -

Marvel Celebrates Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man 2 With New Stark Expo Funko

An official new Iron Man Funko Pop! figure highlights the MCU's Mark IV armor & suit-up gantry.

By John Ross Bradford -

Why Marvel Included Iron Man & Captain America Namedrops In the New Eternals Trailer

Sprite's namedrop of Iron Man and Captain America being "gone" essentially confirms that Eternals will take place after Avengers: Endgame.

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Iron Man: Marvel Celebrates Jeff Bridges' Iron Monger Receives New MCU Figure

Hasbro has unveiled another new figure in their Infinity Saga line. This time, it's Jeff Bridges' Iron Monger.

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Disney Reveals Spider-Man Merch From Tom Holland-Featured Avengers Campus Attraction

Disney Parks revealed plans for Avengers Campus merchandise at Disneyland centered around Spider-Man.

By Richard Nebens -

Marvel's Avengers Reveals First Look at Endgame-Inspired Iron Man Outfit

Marvel's Avengers game unveils new Avengers: Endgame inspired Mark 85 suit for Iron Man.

By Russ Milheim -

Marvel's Kevin Feige Reflects on Whitewashing Controversy of Doctor Strange's Ancient One

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige discusses some of the MCU's previous whitewashing controversies and how they aim to rectify this going forward.

By Tom Drew -

Avengers: Endgame: Marvel Releases Replica Toy of Iron Man Gauntlet With Infinity Stones

Hasbro has shown off a new Avengers: Endgame-inspired Nano Gauntlet toy.

By Annie McDonough -

Disney Reveals Avengers Campus Food Alongside MCU Iron Man Gauntlet & Ant-Man Pym Particles

The full menu for the Marvel-themed land Avengers Campus at the Disneyland Resort has been released, with items inspired by Ant-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Incredible Hulk, and more!

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