Ironheart Looks to Replace Robert Downey Jr.’s Legacy as a Worthy Successor as it Copies an Iconic Move from the Original Avengers Film
- Iron Man’s legacy looms as Ironheart steps into the superhero spotlight.
- Ironheart’s action-packed preview shows her using power to save a truck.
- However, her scene resembles Hulk’s iconic battle from 'The Avengers.'
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced us to plenty of superheroes, but who stands out the most? You know the answer! Iron Man, played by Robert Downey Jr., is the superhero of superheroes because he definitely knows how to steal the show!
However, his death was a big shock, and every Marvel fan felt like they’d lost a true hero. Now, a new character, Ironheart, is stepping into the spotlight to fill the gap left by the iconic Avenger. Yet, a scene from the Ironheart series might remind you of Iron Man’s legacy.
Ironheart’s Heroic Moment Echoes Hulk’s Smash from the Original Avengers
A standout moment in the original Avengers movie was when the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) had an epic battle with the giant Leviathan monster. In a scene that Marvel fans will never forget, the Hulk slams the huge creature into the ground, and shows off his raw power.
In the Ironheart series, there’s a similar thrilling moment. At the recent D23 Expo, Marvel fans got a sneak peek at the new Disney+ series. In the scene, Riri Williams, the brilliant mind behind the Ironheart suit, faces a perilous situation with a runaway truck. To save the day, she uses her suit’s capabilities to slam the ground, creating a shockwave that stops the truck. Check it out here:
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The core concept—using great force to stop a huge object—is strikingly similar to the Hulk’s famous scene. This is a smart nod to the 2012 Avengers film, helping to establish Ironheart’s identity.
Riri’s Journey from Genius to Superhero in Ironheart
Ironheart show will follow Riri Williams, the smart young inventor we first met in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Dominique Thorne stars as Riri, who goes back to MIT after her Wakanda journey but feels creatively blocked. Obsessed with a new project, she skips classes and gets expelled, leading her to explore less-than-legal ways to fund her work.
While all the details are under the wraps, the preview showed Riri’s journey from a struggling genius to someone who might become a superhero. The show has finished filming and fans are excited to see Riri in action as the next Iron Man.
Ironheart is set to premiere on Disney+ in 2025, with the specific date yet to be announced. In the meantime, watch Avengers (2012) on Disney+.
