The arc reactor is back on, and this time, Tony Stark’s legacy is in the hands of a new generation. The first official trailer for Iron Man 4 (2025) has just dropped, bringing Robert Downey Jr. back as Tony Stark in an action-packed, heart-pounding new chapter, alongside Katherine Langford in a pivotal role that promises to shake the foundations of the Marvel Universe.
Directed by Jon Favreau, the new film picks up years after the events of Avengers: Endgame. Tony Stark’s death left a void in the world of heroes, but now, a mysterious young inventor named Riley Stark (played by Langford)—who happens to be Tony’s daughter—has discovered her father’s secrets and is thrust into a battle against a new wave of technological threats. As Riley begins to rebuild Iron Man’s legacy, a deadly new villain, The Mechanic (played by Mads Mikkelsen), rises to challenge her every move.
The teaser opens with Riley sitting in a dark lab, her fingers tracing the outline of an old Iron Man suit. A familiar voice—Tony’s—plays in a hologram, saying: “The future doesn’t belong to us anymore, but it belongs to you now.”
Key moments from the trailer include:
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A shocking reappearance of Tony Stark’s voice as an AI version of himself, helping Riley build a new suit while struggling with the loss of the real Stark
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Riley donning the newly upgraded Iron Man suit, but struggling with its immense power and responsibility
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Epic aerial battles, as Riley faces off against The Mechanic’s deadly tech-enhanced army
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A heart-stopping scene where she activates the suit for the first time, mirroring Tony’s iconic flight in the original film
The film looks set to deliver everything fans loved about Iron Man: stunning visuals, incredible tech, and heart-wrenching moments of legacy and growth. Langford’s performance is already generating buzz, with her portrayal of a young Stark aiming to live up to her father’s heroic ideals.
Social media is already ablaze, with fans excited about the continuation of Iron Man’s story and Riley Stark’s journey. Hashtags like #IronMan4, #RileyStark, and #LegacyOfStark are trending across social platforms.
Iron Man 4 (2025) is set to hit theaters on April 30, 2025, with a global IMAX and Dolby Cinema release.
One hero fell. One legacy lives on. And one new hero rises. 🦾🔥
