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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is gearing up for the launch of Ironheart, a new Disney+ series debuting on June 24, 2025.

The show centers on Riri Williams, a brilliant MIT student who designs her own high-tech armor, echoing the legacy of Tony Stark. After years of development with limited updates, anticipation is high for this series, which will wrap up Phase Five of the MCU.

To prepare fans, Disney+ has shared a character spotlight and a list of must-watch MCU projects to understand Ironheart’s context.

These include the Iron Man trilogy, Black Panther, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, What If…?, and both Doctor Strange films. Each project ties into Riri’s story in unique ways.

Related: Marvel May Have Just Teased Mephisto’s MCU Debut in New ‘Ironheart’ Episode Title

Riri, played by Dominique Thorne, first appeared in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, where her tech genius and armor-building skills were introduced. The...

Antiheroes like Bucky Barnes and Deadpool have always been popular with fans. The upcoming Disney+ series Ironheartwill introduce fans to another morally gray character.

Speaking to SFX Magazine, executive producer Sev Ohanian compared series protagonist Riri Williams to some of television's most popular antiheroes. "Riri is brilliant yet flawed and finds herself going down a path that I'm not sure we've quite seen in the MCU," the exec said via GamesRadar+. "She kind of breaks bad in the show, and we go to some uncomfortable places for audiences that I think will be really fun to explore, almost in the vein of Walter White from Breaking Bad or Tony Soprano."

Walter White and Tony Soprano are perfect examples of antiheroes who kept audiences hooked as they navigated morally complex territory. Walter started out as an ordinary chemistry teacher, only to lose himself in the criminal underworld as his choices became darker and more dangerous.

The highly anticipated Disney+ series Ironheart is set to delve deeper into the story of Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne), the brilliant inventor first introduced in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Her standalone adventure begins with a three-episode premiere on June 24, 2025.

Set after the events in Wakanda Forever, Ironheart follows Riri Williams as she returns home to Chicago, leaving behind the constraints of MIT to pursue her own vision of cutting-edge armor, inspired by Iron Man but uniquely her own.

Frustrated by institutional limits and eager to prove herself, Riri dives into a personal mission to perfect her technology, only to find herself caught in a surprising clash between science and the supernatural.

Her main adversary is Parker Robbins, aka The Hood (played by Anthony Ramos), a mysterious figure who wields dark magical powers granted by an enchanted cloak.

Drawing from his comic book origins, the series is expected to explore the...

Ironheart will be the best of multiple corners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, according to Ryan Coogler. The Black Panther director, who is an executive producer on Ironheart, recently compared the upcoming Disney+ series to three well-received and beloved MCU projects.

In an interview with Marvel.com, Coogler unpacked how Ironheart would blend the realism of the McU's street-level shows with the franchise's mystical side. "Riri [Williams] is definitely in conversation with a street-level show like Daredevil. You’ve got characters trying — both heroes and villains — to make do with what they have," Coogler explained. "Then you combine that with cosmic Marvel, characters who would be at home in Doctor Strange or WandaVision. That [mix] of street-level Marvel and magical Marvel is a pretty crazy combination."

Surprisingly, Coogler does not compare Ironheart to Black Panther or Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the latter of which is where Dominique Thorne's Riri Williams made her MCU debut.

Despite the fact that no one will be able to top Robert Downey Jr. as the MCU’s biggest “Iron” character, Riri Williams is becoming more and more popular as the premiere of the Ironheart miniseries is approaching fast. It is set for a June 24, 2025 premiere on Disney+.

The show has attracted a lot of attention, at times because of the production issues, but now because of the hype that is slowly increasing. In light of that, we are happy to report that Marvel has released some new images highlighting Dominique Thorne in the titular role.

Related: New ‘Ironheart’ Teaser Reveals Magic, Technology, and the Next Worthy Successor to Tony Stark

The image shows Thorne as Riri inside her suit, which is then activated as she flies off. Here are the images:

New look at Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams in #Ironheart.

Out on Disney+ June 24. pic.twitter.com/ldC...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand its creative ways of storytelling with new characters. With Phase Five slowly getting over, the excitement is at its peak as people are waiting for a hero unmatched in technology since Tony Stark himself.

Riri Williams will take center stage in her own Disney+ series after appearing first in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The brilliant young prodigy was loved by many for her talents and determination, proving that the new generation of Marvel heroes is gradually making its presence.

Dominique Thorne in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | Credit: Marvel Studios/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

The new show promises to live up to the latest technology with some mystical elements and a storyline that will deal with science and magic. As Williams returns to her hometown, Chicago, she faces challenges that test not only her engineering capabilities but also her character.

Cast of Ironheart...

Dominque Thorne is ready to cross paths with Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom. The Ironheart actor recently shared that she wants Riri Williams to fight Downey's new villainous alter ego in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Speaking with Rotten Tomatoes, alongside her Ironheart co-stars, Thorne was asked if she wanted to see Riri Williams/Ironheart go up against Downey's Doctor Doom. "I mean, who wouldn't, right? I think that's again one of the great things about the MCU is that right when you think, 'Oh, we've seen it all', there is indeed more. And not only is there more, but it's more with so much depth to it," she shared. "And so I know everybody, like, we're all already beside ourselves thinking about what that even looks like. And so, of course, I mean, I think we probably all do."

Related Marvel Reveals Connections Between Iron Man and Ironheart's Story...

In December 2020, Marvel Studios announced the development of the Disney+ series ‘Ironheart.’ Now, three years after her initial appearance, the wait is nearly over for Riri, as her show is set to release in 2025.

‘Ironheart’ will follow Riri Williams as she returns home to Chicago, where she uncovers “dangerous threads that bring danger and adventure.” This aligns with earlier rumors suggesting that the show will blend classic “overcoming adversity” themes with elements of demons, chaotic magic, and a 17-year-old vendetta coming to light.

Anthony Ramos was confirmed to play Parker Robbins, aka The Hood, in the upcoming ‘Ironheart’ series. Robbins begins as a petty criminal in New York City who discovers a mystical hooded cloak and boots during a robbery. These items, originally belonging to a demon, grant him powers of levitation and invisibility. With these newfound abilities, Robbins adopts the alias “The Hood” and rises through the criminal underworld.

In December 2020, Marvel Studios announced the development of a Disney+ television series titled ‘Ironheart.’

Now 3 years after her first appearance, it looks like the wait is finally over for Riri as her show will release in 2025.

We know that ‘Ironheart’ will follow Riri after her return back home to Chicago and she will discover “dangerous threads that bring danger and adventure”.

This sort of aligns with rumors we covered several months ago, that the show will focus on your classical “overcome all bad things despite your circumstances” tropes with a mix of demons, magic going haywire, and a 17-year-old vendetta coming to light.

Sometime ago Anthony Ramos was confirmed to play Parker Robbins aka The Hood in the show. Robbins starts as a petty criminal from New York City who stumbles upon a mystical hooded cloak and boots during a robbery. These items, which originally belonged to a demon, grant...

Ironheart introduces a new cast to the MCU, including Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams on her journey to becoming a superhero. Anthony Ramos joins as Parker Robbins, a character connected to magic, while Anji White plays Riri's mother, adding to the family dynamic. The series also features other talented actors like Lyric Ross, Jim Rash, and Alden Ehrenreich bringing fresh perspectives to the MCU.

Ironheart boasts a talented new cast joining the MCU. Following her debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the show will explore more of Riri Williams journey in becoming Ironheart. With her having to leave her suit in Wakanda, Riri will have to put her inventing capabilities to the test in order to create a new one and start her legacy.

Most of Ironhearts cast will be making their MCU debut with this series. Grown-ish and Dear White People director Sam Bailey will direct the first three episodes,...

In July 2018, a film based on the Marvel Comics character Riri Williams/Ironheart had a script written by Jada Rodriguez and was listed on The Black List. However, the film did not materialize. In December 2020, Marvel Studios announced the development of a Disney+ television series titled ‘Ironheart.’

Now 3 years after her first appearance, it looks like the wait is finally over for Riri as her show will release in 2025. During the Disney Upfront presentation, plenty of information has been presented and we decided to conveniently summarize them for you in this neat guide.

Ironheart will follow Riri after the events of ‘Wakanda Forever’

Not much was known about the show except that it will follow Riri Williams. Now we know that it’s going to follow Riri after her return back home to Chicago and she will discover “dangerous threads that bring danger and adventure”.

This sort of aligns with...

A new copyright filing for Ironheart confirmed that Sacha Baron Cohen is part of the cast for the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe series.

Cohen, who is best known for his creation and portrayal of the fictional satirical characters Ali G and Borat Sagdiyev, is credited as "Mystery Man" in a recent Ironheart copyright filing on the U.S. Copyright Office Public Records System. Baron Cohen has been rumored to appear in Ironheart since October 2022, although Marvel has yet to officially confirm his involvement in the Disney+ miniseries until now. The actor is expected to portray the villainous Mephisto in Ironheart, with Marvel seemingly using "Mystery Man" as a placeholder to hide the face Baron Cohen is playing a major villain from the comics.

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Ironheart Gets New Projected Release Date

Ironheart, following Dominique Thorne's Riri Williams/Ironheart after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever...

Garner, North Carolina, rallies behind 'American Idol' season 10 finalist.

By Gil Kaufman

Scotty McCreery visits his hometown

Photo: Steve Exum/ Getty Images

Like Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery had been plugging away for years before getting his big break on "American Idol." Both of the teenage season 10 "Idol" finalists had charmed friends, neighbors and local townspeople with their precocious talent since they were old enough to hold a microphone.

The favorite to win it all, McCreery hails from the small town of Garner, North Carolina (population 27,000), and when he wasn't singing in his school's vocal ensemble or amassing a 10-1 pitching record for the Garner Magnet High School team during his starts on Jv and as a junior, McCreery was busy winning local singing competitions like last summer's "Clayton Idol."

Wqdr DJ Janie Carothers first heard of Scotty after he'd won "Clayton Idol," and the hometown morning show personality...

Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery and Haley Reinhart visited and performed in their hometowns on Saturday.

By Gil Kaufman

Haley Reinhart

Photo: Fox

For the top three on "American Idol," winning is everything. Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina and Haley Reinhart have their eyes on the prize. But over the weekend, taking the top spot next week was probably second best to just going home and seeing their adoring hometown fans in the flesh for the first time.

According to a Billboard report, 17-year-old McCreery's reception in Garner, North Carolina, was thunderous, as the leading contender to take the competition was greeted by more than 30,000 fans. The city splashed out more than $60,000 on Scotty's big day, with police blocking off the singer's neighborhood after excited admirers crushed around the McCreery homestead to get a look at the house where Scotty grew up.

McCreery dropped in at his old employer, Lowes Foods, bagged...