Marvel’s highly anticipated Disney+ series Ironheart has launched its first three episodes, but director Ryan Coogler is already hinting at how this show fits into the bigger MCU picture. Speaking with Deadline, Coogler shared that despite Ironheart being conceived long before major shifts in Marvel’s plans for its Avengers films, it now serves as a glimpse of things to come in Avengers: Doomsday, where Dr.
Doom will take center stage instead of Kang the Conqueror. Coogler explained that while Ironheart was initially conceived without Dr. Doom in mind, the themes of technology and magic in the series align perfectly with what is expected to unfold in the upcoming Avengers movie.
Coogler reflected on how the series now resonates with current concerns about AI and technology, areas that have captivated public attention lately. ‘It’s so crazy to be putting this [show] out now, at the time where AI is on the front of everybody’s mind, technological ethics are on the front of everybody’s mind,’ he said. His remarks suggest that while the MCU may not have been planning on Dr. Doom at the time of Ironheart’s creation, the fusion of technology and magic in the character’s storyline is already echoing Marvel’s grander plans for the future.
The production timeline of Ironheart is also intriguing. Filming took place between June and November 2022, but after significant reshoots in early 2024, the show is finally ready to launch. This extended timeline has fueled speculation about whether the show was retooled to fit into the larger narrative of Avengers: Doomsday, particularly after Marvel’s shift away from Kang the Conqueror in favor of Dr. Doom. With Marvel’s history of constantly changing its direction, fans have wondered if the late reshoots were a response to this major shift.
While the long wait may have raised some eyebrows, the reshoots and the expanded role of magic in the story suggest that Ironheart could be laying the groundwork for what’s coming next in the MCU. Fans are eagerly awaiting whether these early signs of Dr. Doom’s influence will lead directly into Avengers: Doomsday, which is expected to be a massive turning point in the MCU. Ironheart, with its emphasis on both magic and technology, seems poised to play a crucial role in this new phase of Marvel storytelling.
So, does Ironheart live up to its potential as a lead-in for Avengers: Doomsday? Only time will tell, but the connections between the two are clear, and fans are already buzzing with excitement about what could be next.