The MCU Has Already Failed Its Official Iron Man Replacement

The MCU may have failed Ironheart's Iron Man replacement. The Disney+ series is Riri Williams' first MCU project after Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Riri Williams will suffer before her solo show.

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Ironheart appeared extensively in Black Panther 2, but her role is unknown. The Ironheart TV show explored Riri well, but the MCU hero is confusing. Ironheart start poorly, and MCU must do much to replace Iron Man.

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever probably needs Riri Williams. She informed the Wakadans about the CIA and Vibranium Detector.

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She provided information but did little else. Riri understood Shuri, but she felt like Wakanda Forever's third wheel. Ironheart's mid- or post-credit scene or omission wouldn't change Wakanda Forever's plot.

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Supporting Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War and America Chavez in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness shape future heroes.

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Riri Williams' Iron Man counterpart was teased in Black Panther 2. She deserved a solo MCU debut, not a supporting role in a pointless film.

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Ironheart, a 2022 film, was delayed indefinitely from late 2023. MCU delays are good for the future slate because the studio prioritizes quality.

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Too much time between Riri's solo show and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever may hurt Ironheart. Marvel must work hard to revive Riri's post-Wakanda Forever hype, regardless of Ironheart's quality.

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Riri's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever debut was thrilling, but Ironheart hasn't been used since. To replace Iron Man in the Young Avengers, Riri needs an epic MCU origin.

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Instead of her poorly executed supporting role in Black Panther 2, Riri should have had her own series. Marvel must highlight Ironheart to honor Riri Williams as the character who will continue Iron Man's legacy after her rocky start.

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The MCU Has Already Failed Its Official Iron Man Replacement

The MCU may have failed Ironheart's Iron Man replacement. The Disney+ series is Riri Williams' first MCU project after Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Riri Williams will suffer before her solo show.

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Ironheart appeared extensively in Black Panther 2, but her role is unknown. The Ironheart TV show explored Riri well, but the MCU hero is confusing. Ironheart start poorly, and MCU must do much to replace Iron Man.

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever probably needs Riri Williams. She informed the Wakadans about the CIA and Vibranium Detector.

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She provided information but did little else. Riri understood Shuri, but she felt like Wakanda Forever's third wheel. Ironheart's mid- or post-credit scene or omission wouldn't change Wakanda Forever's plot.

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Supporting Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War and America Chavez in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness shape future heroes.

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Riri Williams' Iron Man counterpart was teased in Black Panther 2. She deserved a solo MCU debut, not a supporting role in a pointless film.

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Ironheart, a 2022 film, was delayed indefinitely from late 2023. MCU delays are good for the future slate because the studio prioritizes quality.

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Too much time between Riri's solo show and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever may hurt Ironheart. Marvel must work hard to revive Riri's post-Wakanda Forever hype, regardless of Ironheart's quality.

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Riri's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever debut was thrilling, but Ironheart hasn't been used since. To replace Iron Man in the Young Avengers, Riri needs an epic MCU origin.

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Instead of her poorly executed supporting role in Black Panther 2, Riri should have had her own series. Marvel must highlight Ironheart to honor Riri Williams as the character who will continue Iron Man's legacy after her rocky start.

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