Robert Downey Jr. once hinted on a talk show that a fourth installment of the Iron Man saga was in the works or at least in talks, which undoubtedly took the world by storm. However, the project never came to fruition, and the excited fans were kept waiting as the actor departed from the franchise following the epic Endgame showdown. Thus, years later fans do still wonder what happened to the much-hyped Iron Man 4.
Robert Downey Jr. Once Hinted a Part 4 of the Iron Man Saga was in the Works
Robert Downey Jr. once appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and revealed that a supposed Iron Man 4 was in the works. The actor, who had already starred in three standalone Iron Man movies by then, disclosed that another sequel was planned by Marvel in the years to come. When asked he said,
“I know there’s going to be a bunch more Marvel movies. And they have big ideas of how to do it best and we’re in the middle of negotiation…”
Further revealing details about the supposed upcoming project back in the day, the actor also shared additional information during a Reddit AMA.,
“It was an offhanded remark to a journalist and friend. I have other projects in mind for Mel and I – sooner than later the Marvel Roster will be made public and all questions will be answered.”
Although no further updates were provided after that, and it seemed that the project slowly died down, fans were still hopeful. The plethora of content that followed never really provided concrete proof that Iron Man 4 might take place. Thus, fans still wonder what happened to the long-lost project…
Why Iron Man 4 Never Happened?
The craze behind Iron Man is truly something else. The superhero that single-handedly ushered in a new era, now a gigantic presence in cinematic history, will forever be remembered as one of the most iconic superheroes ever.
Fans simply can’t get enough of Tony Stark. Consequently, when Robert Downey Jr. confirmed there would be an Iron Man 4, fans were immediately excited. But that promise was never fulfilled, and the fans were left waiting. Why is that so?
Firstly, the studio wanted to venture into riskier projects and try out new things rather than sticking to the same old formula. Additionally, the actor’s contract with the studio came to an end after the third film and the new contracts didn’t prioritize standalone films whatsoever, as the fans have already witnessed over the years following Iron Man 3.
Marvel also wanted to end Iron Man’s story on a more meaningful note and thus opted for Endgame rather than another sequel. And thus, the much-rumored project never came to be.
All Iron Man movies are streaming on Disney+.
