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MCU Shake-up: Beloved Heroes Depart, New Villains Rise
18 Jul
Summary
- Iron Man and Black Widow died in Endgame.
- Captain America retired his shield after Endgame.
- Robert Downey Jr. will play Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe initiated a new phase following the pivotal 2019 film, "Avengers: Endgame." This period saw the departures of core characters, with Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) meeting their demise, while Steve Rogers (Captain America) concluded his journey.
Despite these endings, the actors associated with these characters continue to have roles within the franchise. Scarlett Johansson reprised her role as Black Widow in a prequel film, and Chris Evans made an appearance in "Deadpool & Wolverine." Robert Downey Jr. is slated to portray Doctor Doom in the upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday."
While death is not always final in the MCU, many characters will not be returning. With numerous stars confirmed for "Avengers: Doomsday," a significant number of major characters were notably absent from announcements, suggesting limited future involvement in the MCU.
