Tom Cruise as Iron Man? Fans’ New Theory Explained

Robert Downey Jr. And Tom Cruise Return

Marvel fans are very excited because Robert Downey Jr. (RDJ) is coming back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This time, he will play a villain called Doctor Doom. Fans are now thinking about how Tom Cruise could play Iron Man and fight Doctor Doom.

Iron Man’s End in 2019

In 2019, Iron Man, played by RDJ, defeated Thanos but died in the process. This was a very emotional moment for fans worldwide. Iron Man was one of the most popular superheroes, and his end surprised everyone. After five years, Marvel Studios decided to bring RDJ back. This time, he will wear a new mask and take on a new task as Doctor Doom. Fans are very excited about RDJ’s return in movies like “Avengers: Doom’s Day” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.”

Tom Cruise as Iron Man?

There has been talk about Tom Cruise playing Iron Man since the idea of the multiverse in Marvel movies became popular. This idea was just a rumor before, but now it is being discussed again. A Twitter user named BlueRay Angel suggested that Marvel Studios should cast Tom Cruise as Iron Man to fight RDJ’s Doctor Doom. Many people are commenting on this tweet, asking for Tom Cruise to be Iron Man. They think it is possible because, in the multiverse, there are many versions of Iron Man. Seeing Iron Man fight Doctor Doom would be exciting, especially since both characters are brilliant scientists.

Writer’s Thoughts on Tom Cruise

Michael Waldron, the writer of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” once said that Tom Cruise was considered for the role of Iron Man. However, it did not happen because Tom Cruise was very busy with his work. Waldron told Rolling Stone that he thought the idea was interesting, but it was not possible because of Tom Cruise’s busy schedule.

Tom Cruise’s Response

After “Avengers: Endgame,” fans hoped to see Iron Man again in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” There was so much talk about Tom Cruise playing Iron Man that he had to address it. Tom Cruise clearly said that the possibility of him becoming Iron Man was very low.

Fans Want Tom Cruise as Iron Man

After the news about RDJ becoming Doctor Doom, a Reddit user expressed the desire to see Tom Cruise as Iron Man in the MCU. A fan art showing Tom Cruise in an Iron Man suit went viral again. One user commented that, as a long-time comic book reader, they believe Tom Cruise would be perfect for the role of Tony Stark after RDJ.

Marvel’s Initial Plans for Tom Cruise

According to “Portal Marie Station News,” before RDJ was cast as Iron Man, it was an open secret in Hollywood that Tom Cruise was supposed to get the role. However, Tom Cruise focused on the “Mission: Impossible” franchise instead. A book called “MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios” by Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards mentioned that there were talks with Tom Cruise, but budget issues made it impossible at that time. Investing a lot of money in a superhero movie was risky then.

RDJ: A Blessing for Marvel

RDJ proved to be a blessing for Marvel. He was great at improvising on screen, adding unscripted lines like “I am Iron Man.” RDJ’s portrayal made it hard to imagine anyone else as Iron Man. He left a strong mark with movies like “Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2,” and “Iron Man 3.” When the Marvel Cinematic Universe expanded, his partnership with Chris Evans (Captain America) led to incredible success in cinematic history.