Complete Filmography · Updated May 2026

Robert Downey Jr. — Every Comic Book Movie

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.

By Movies on Comics Editorial·Last updated May 2026·9 films catalogued
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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.

2019
Avengers: Endgame
Directed by Anthony & Joe Russo · MCU
★ 8.4
2018
Avengers: Infinity War
Directed by Anthony & Joe Russo · MCU
★ 8.4
2017
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Directed by Jon Watts · MCU
★ 7.4
2016
Captain America: Civil War
Directed by Anthony & Joe Russo · MCU
★ 7.8
2015
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Directed by Joss Whedon · MCU
★ 7.3
2013
Iron Man 3
Directed by Shane Black · MCU
★ 7.1
2012
The Avengers
Directed by Joss Whedon · MCU
★ 8.0
2010
Iron Man 2
Directed by Jon Favreau · MCU
★ 7.0
2008
Iron Man
Directed by Jon Favreau · MCU
★ 7.9

Frequently asked questions about Robert Downey Jr.'s comic book films

How many comic book movies has Robert Downey Jr. starred in?+
As of May 2026, Robert Downey Jr. has starred in 9 comic book films catalogued in our database, spanning 2008–2019. The films cover MCU.
What is Robert Downey Jr.'s highest-rated comic book movie?+
Avengers: Endgame (2019) is Robert Downey Jr.'s highest-rated comic book film in our database, with an audience rating of 8.4/10. It was directed by Anthony & Joe Russo.
What is Robert Downey Jr.'s most-recent comic book movie?+
Avengers: Endgame (2019) is Robert Downey Jr.'s most-recent comic book film in our catalogue, directed by Anthony & Joe Russo.

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