There may never be an Iron Man 4.
But that doesn’t mean we’ve seen the last of Robert Downey Jr. as this beloved superhero.
According to Variety, the actor is close to signing on for Captain America 3, which will be released in May 2016 and which will kick off a new phase of movies from Marvel Studios.
The plot of Captain American 3 will pit Tony Stark against Captain America’s alter-ego Steve Rogers, portrayed by Chris Evans.
Look for these icons to feud over the Superhero Registration Act as part of the Civil War storyline from the Marvel comic book universe. This Act forces anyone with special abilities to reveal their identities to the U.S. government, agreeing to act as a police force for the authorities in the process.
Already out to the world, Stark will support this program, while Rogers will believe it poses a threat to civil liberties.
A feud will emerge and Stark will play a somewhat villainous role in the film.
Downey will next suit up as Iron Man in next summer’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron and has also signed a contract to be part of The Avengers 3.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier grossed over $714 million worldwide this year.
Anthony and Joe Russo, meanwhile, will return to direct Captain America 3.
