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Robert Downey Jr. reviving Iron Man role, will return in new Disney project after Avengers: Endgame death

Robert Downey Jr. is set to reprise his iconic role as Iron Man in a new Disney project, despite his character's death in Avengers: Endgame.

By · Published August 19, 2026  07:09 UTC · Updated August 19, 2026  19:03 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Robert Downey Jr. is set to reprise his iconic role as Iron Man in a new Disney project, despite his character's death in Avengers: Endgame.
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Robert Downey Jr. will return as Iron Man in a new Disney project, Avengers: Infinity Defense. This follows his character's death in Avengers: Endgame.

The project will also feature other Avengers actors, including Anthony Mackie and Chris Hemsworth.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. Updated 84d ago.

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What is the new Disney project featuring Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man?

The new Disney project is titled Avengers: Infinity Defense.

Which other Avengers actors are involved in the new project?

Anthony Mackie and Chris Hemsworth are also involved in the new project.

Will the new project be featured at Disneyland?

Yes, the actors will also reprise their roles for new Disneyland rides at the Avengers Campus.

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