Robert Downey Jr. has expressed openness to reprising his role as Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Following his Oscar win for "Oppenheimer," Downey stated he is willing to return as Iron Man, citing the character's integral part in his DNA. This marks a shift from his previous stance that he had done all he could with the character. The MCU has upcoming projects, including "Avengers: The Kang Dynasty" in 2026 and "Avengers: Secret Wars" in 2027, though details on the cast and plot remain limited.