Iron Man 4: Rise of Doctor Doom — First Trailer Review

In the first trailer for Iron Man 4: Rise of Doctor Doom (2025), Marvel Studios brings fans a compelling continuation of Tony Stark’s legacy. Following his sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) reappears, though not in his original form. Thanks to a preemptive AI transfer set up by Pepper Potts, Tony’s consciousness is preserved, emerging to help confront a powerful new enemy targeting Stark Industries: Ezekiel Stane, the vengeful son of Obadiah Stane.

The trailer reveals Ezekiel’s advanced Iron Monger suit, upgraded with nanotechnology, giving him a near-invincible edge. While Tony can only offer guidance as an AI, he brings together a new team, including Riri Williams (Ironheart) and James Rhodes (War Machine), to combat this threat. The tension between Tony’s virtual limitations and the intensity of physical battle highlights a struggle, as he grapples with his inability to protect others firsthand.

An emotional core of the film is Tony’s reunion with his now-teenage daughter, Morgan, to whom he delivers advice through holographic messages. One moment shows him revealing a specialized Iron Man suit he had secretly designed for her, hinting at Morgan’s potential role in the future. In the climactic scenes, Tony’s ultimate sacrifice of his digital self to dismantle Ezekiel’s systems strikes a bittersweet tone, bidding farewell to his family once more. The trailer promises action, legacy, and heart, delivering a profound finale for Iron Man’s iconic journey.