Director Jon Favreau has admitted he was wrong about not wanting Tony Stark to die in Avengers: Endgame. Despite initially questioning the decision, Favreau now believes it was made right by the directors Joe and Anthony Russo. He credits their handling of the character and their performances as adding a "poignancy" to the film. The end of the Tony Stark scene was a significant moment in Marvel history, and even Favreau himself felt emotional watching it. However, Downey will return as Iron Man villain Victor von Doom in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.