With Downey Getting Cast as Dr. Doom, It’s Finally Time for Tom Cruise to Join the MCU & We Have a Perfect Way of How That Could Happen

As a seasoned gamer and long-time Marvel fan, I must say that the idea of Tom Cruise joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Iron Man is a tantalizing prospect. Having grown up with both Robert Downey Jr.’s iconic portrayal and the charismatic charm of Tom Cruise, this crossover would be nothing short of a dream come true.


Robert Downey Jr. portrayed Iron Man in the self-titled Marvel Studios movie that debuted in 2008. This movie was both critically and financially successful, but it has since gained greater recognition as the inaugural installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, marking the beginning of a significant chapter in the history of contemporary cinema.

Although Downey Jr. excelled in the part, some fans imagine Tom Cruise playing Tony Stark/Iron Man instead. You might recall the numerous “90s fan castings” featuring Cruise as Stark. Despite past events, fans continue to advocate for Cruise’s involvement, and given the present situation, there’s a strong possibility it could become reality.

In essence, Downey’s role as Doctor Doom and the MCU’s leap into its grandest multiverse tale yet paves the way for an alternate Iron Man character to appear in future films. We believe that the “Secret Wars” storyline would be ideal for introducing Cruise into the MCU, perhaps even in a brief cameo role.

Hey there! You know, for a long time, I’ve been hoping to see Tom Cruise step into the Iron Man suit. There have been whispers that Marvel might’ve attempted or is even now planning a brief appearance by this legendary actor in one of their movies. It didn’t seem plausible when Downey was still rocking the iconic role, but with recent developments, it’s becoming more feasible.

To put it simply, several factors have contributed to this situation. Initially, Tony Stark’s death in Avengers: Endgame solidified that Downey Jr. will not reprise his role as Iron Man because the character is deceased within the main MCU storyline. Additionally, we are taking into account that Downey Jr. has been recast to portray Victor von Doom in future MCU films, indicating that he has left his initial role behind and is now embracing a new one.

One way to rephrase this, making it easier to understand and more natural: The third reason for this is that the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies have a multiverse element at present. As seen in films like “No Way Home” and “Deadpool & Wolverine”, this multiverse concept offers infinite possibilities. Consequently, a scenario where Tom Cruise portrays an alternate version of Iron Man becomes not just plausible, but something the fans would eagerly embrace!

So, where’s the catch? Well, first of all, it would probably cost a lot of money, as Tom Cruise is an A-list actor and someone who is very busy and very meticulous about his projects. He would probably want more creative control, and it is debatable whether Marvel would allow that for a simple cameo. This is another issue: Would Tom Cruise do a cameo like that? Would he simply appear for a few seconds or even in the same manner as the Deadpool & Wolverine cameos? This is a question that we cannot answer at this moment.

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2024-09-01 14:43