SaralnamaOn 25 Aug 2025, it was revealed that Jon Favreau, director of the first Iron Man film and actor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), tried to stop the Russo brothers from killing Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame. The Russo brothers, Joe and Anthony, who directed Endgame, said Favreau called them after reading the script and warned that killing Tony Stark would devastate fans. Despite Favreau’s concerns, the brothers believed Tony Stark’s heroic sacrifice was necessary for a powerful and emotional ending. Avengers: Endgame, released in 2019, became the highest-grossing film of all time, earning $2.79 billion worldwide. Robert Downey Jr., who played Iron Man, was deeply moved by the script and his character’s death, which remains one of the most emotional moments in comic book movie history. The film and other Marvel projects are available on Disney+. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 19:38 IST; source: link)