Iron Man animated series: Everything we know about the upcoming show on Disney+

New Iron Man animated series
New Iron Man animates series set for 2025 release (Image Source: Marvel)

Marvel is coming up with a new Iron Man animated series, created specially for preschoolers. It's been a few hours since the news came out, so Marvel didn't share the exact release date for the animated series titled Marvel's Iron Man and his Awesome Friends but it will come out in the summer of 2025 on Disney Jr. and Disney+.

This is exciting news for Marvel enthusiasts who often miss Robert Downey Jr.'s adult Iron Man. Tony Stark will be joined by his friends Riri Williams who becomes Ironheart and Amadeus Cho also known as Iron Hulk. The logline for the new Iron Man animated series reads:

"To help them in their Super Hero endeavors, they each have their own Iron Suits that allow them to fly and give them each enhanced super-strength."

The logline continues to talk about the shields of the young superheroes:

"In addition, Iron Man has a Nano-Shield; Ironheart has a Heartbeat Bubble forcefield to protect people, and Iron Hulk has his strong Iron Boom clap and Iron Hulk Stomp."

Iron Man along with his friends will have to face threats to make the world a better place by protecting each other and their beloved city. This Iron Man animated series is packed with a talented voice cast to give fans an engaging and fun experience as the three friends take on a new adventure.


Marvel set to release new Iron Man animated series for preschoolers

Iron Man (Image Source: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Iron Man (Image Source: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

Since the beginning of the Marvel universe, there have been numerous animated series, some of which focused on the original Avengers. This upcoming Iron Man animated series is specifically created for kids to introduce them to the superhero universe and highlight values including creativity and teamwork.

As shared by Marvel, Iron Man, Ironheart, and Iron Hulk will encounter various threats and they must ensure safety. The team operates from IQ (Iron Quarters) and is directed by a superpowered android called Vision.

While talking about the Iron Man animated series, Marvel Studios' head of Streaming, Television, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum stated:

"Iron Man is the character that launched Marvel Studios and will always be especially beloved here as the hero that made the MCU possible."

He added:

"That’s why we’re so excited to partner with the incredible team at Disney Branded Television and bring Iron Man to a new audience."

Winderbaum also mentioned featuring some of the best "scientists and inventors" in the new Iron Man Animated Series and the fun adventures of the young superheroes, each owning cool armored suits.

As Marvel is set for the release of its most anticipated films in the coming years, Iron Man and His Awesome Friend's arrival in 2025 may also have connections to the larger MCU.


Who are the voice actors involved in the 2025 Iron Man animated series?

Robert Downey Jr. in Avengers Endgame (Image Source: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Robert Downey Jr. in Avengers Endgame (Image Source: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

The Iron Man Animated series will extensively focus on the three young superheroes voiced by experienced actors. While Tony Stark is helmed by Mason Blomberg, Kapri Ladd joined the cast as Riri Williams and Aidyn Ahn is voicing Amadeus Cho.

While these actors have secured the leading roles, other cast members include David Kaye as Vision and Fred Tatasciore as Gamma, the adorable puppy with his own iron pup suit.

The behind-the-scenes members of the upcoming Marvel's Iron Man and His Awesome Friends include Michael Dowding as supervising director, Ashley Rideout as the producer, and Sean Coyle and Harrison Wilcox as executive producers for the series.


Does the new Iron Man animated series connect to the larger MCU?

Despite being an animated series, Marvel's Iron Man and His Awesome Friends might connect to the larger MCU as Ironheart's series will also debut on Disney+ in 2025, featuring the superhero in both the live and animated show.

There have been rumors about Amadeus Cho appearing in Captain America: Brave New World, as the film is expected to feature characters related to Hulk. Now that the character is set for Marvel's Iron Man and His Awesome Friends, Marvel might also include him in the live-action adaptation.


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Edited by Sezal Srivastava