Marvel Studios’ Ironheart is one of the most anticipated additions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), bringing the brilliant Riri Williams to the forefront in her own Disney+ series. Following her debut in Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverRiri, portrayed by Dominique Thorne, is set to take center stage as a genius inventor and the successor to Iron Man’s technological legacy. Here’s everything we know so far about Ironheart’s release date, cast and plot details.
Ironheart is scheduled to premiere on June 24, 2025, on Disney+ with a three-episode debut at 6 PM PT/9 PM ET. The series will consist of six episodes, with the remaining three episodes expected to release weekly, wrapping up around mid-July 2025, just before The Fantastic Four: First Steps hits theaters on July 25, 2025. This makes Ironheart the final television series and the concluding project of MCU Phase Five. In the UK and regions like the Indian subcontinent (on Jio Hotstar), the premiere is set for June 25, 2025.
The Ironheart cast is packed with talent, blending established actors with fresh faces. Here’s a breakdown of the key players:
Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams/Ironheart: Thorne reprises her role as the MIT prodigy who builds her own advanced armor, inspired by Tony Stark. Her performance in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever set the stage for Riri’s solo adventure.
Anthony Ramos as Parker Robbins/The Hood: Ramos plays the series’ main antagonist, a street-smart criminal with magical powers derived from a mystical hood. His character’s dynamic with Riri will pit technology against magic.
Lyric Ross as Natalie Washington: Ross portrays Riri’s best friend, potentially inspired by the comic character Natalie, who becomes an AI in the comics. It’s unclear if she’ll be a living friend, an AI, or a new character entirely.
Anji White as Ronnie Williams: White plays Riri’s mother, adding emotional depth to Riri’s journey.
Manny Montana as Cousin John: Montana appears as Riri’s cousin, contributing to her Chicago-based family dynamic.
Jim Rash as MIT Dean: Rash reprises his role from Captain America: Civil Wargrounding the series in the MCU’s academic setting.
Alden Ehrenreich as Joe McGillicuddy: Ehrenreich’s role remains undisclosed but is expected to be significant, possibly as an MIT rival or ally.
Shea Couleé as Slug: The RuPaul’s Drag Race star plays a crime boss, adding flair to the series’ street-level conflicts.
Set after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Ironheart follows Riri Williams as she returns to her hometown of Chicago after her expulsion from MIT for misusing resources and missing classes during her Wakandan adventure. Determined to forge her own path, Riri focuses on building a new, advanced suit of armor, drawing inspiration from Tony Stark but incorporating vibranium-based technology from Wakanda.
The series explores a technology vs. magic conflict, a fresh dynamic for the MCU. Riri becomes entangled with Parker Robbins, aka The Hood, a charismatic but dangerous figure whose mystical abilities, granted by a magical hood, challenge Riri’s scientific mindset. Initially, Riri joins forces with The Hood’s gang to fund her projects, engaging in questionable activities that put her at odds with her loved ones. However, their alliance fractures, leading to a clash that tests Riri’s resolve to become a hero.
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