Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in 'Avengers: Endgame' Courtesy Everett Collection Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text Writer-director Jon Favreau successfully launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe with 2008's Iron Man, but there was one MCU move he admits that he resisted behind the scenes: killing off Robert Downey Jr.'s beloved Tony Stark in 2019's Avengers: Endgame.