Robert Downey Jr. has starred in 9 comic book films catalogued in our database, spanning 2008–2019. Highest-rated: Avengers: Endgame (2019) at 8.4/10. Most-recent: Avengers: Endgame (2019).
About Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. is the actor who launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Iron Man (2008) and anchored the saga for over a decade. He returns to the MCU as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday (2026), one of the most-discussed casting decisions in modern superhero cinema.
Across Robert Downey Jr.'s comic-book filmography, the actor has appeared in films across 1 different cinematic universes — MCU.
Every Robert Downey Jr. comic book movie, by year
All 9 films featuring Robert Downey Jr., sorted from most-recent to oldest. Click any title for the complete plot, cast, trivia, and streaming-availability coverage.
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- Best Comic Book Movie of All Time — definitive top 10.
- MCU Watch Order — for Marvel-focused viewing.
- Every Batman Actor Ranked — for DC-focused coverage.