Marvel Enters Its Mephisto Era as ‘Ironheart’ Opens Door to MCU’s Next Phase
UNITED STATES, JUL 6 – Mephisto's arrival in the Marvel Cinematic Universe introduces powerful supernatural elements and raises concerns about undermining emotional stakes in Spider-Man's storyline, Marvel fans say.
- In the Ironheart finale, Mephisto, played by Sacha Baron Cohen, makes his debut with scenes involving supernatural bargains affecting Riri Williams and Parker Robbins.
- Fan concerns grow over Mephisto's potential role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with rumors suggesting he may refresh villain dynamics despite backlash.
- In the wider MCU, Mephisto’s debut in Ironheart and theories about his future roles suggest a move toward darker, supernatural themes in Phase 6, reflecting a shift to more mystical storylines.
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Angela Barnes, Chinaka Hodge, And Ryan Coogler Discuss Season One Of ‘Ironheart’
By Essence ·Updated July 9, 2025 The creative team behind Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’ share how they brought Riri Williams’ story from the comics to the screen. TOPICS: Angela Barnes Chinaka Hodge disney plus Iron Heart marvel Movies ryan coogler The post WATCH: Angela Barnes, Chinaka Hodge, And Ryan Coogler Discuss Season One Of ‘Ironheart’ appeared first on Essence.
Marvel's Breakout Star Is "Excited" About Possible Doctor Doom Team-Up
CAROLINE BREHMAN/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockWorking in the MCU can be a waiting game for any actor, and Ironheart star Dominique Thorne understands that experience better than most. She’s been waiting in the wings — and holding in countless secrets about her character — for years. The actor went into prep for Ironheart immediately after shooting Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in 2021, but her solo series took a lot longer to come to fruition.“It feels …
Insiders Allegedly Call Ironheart The Worst Thing Marvel Has Ever Made, According to Nerdrotic
According to longtime YouTuber and pop culture commentator Nerdrotic, Marvel insiders are calling Ironheart “the worst thing they have ever made”—and the evidence backing that claim keeps piling up. The post Insiders Allegedly Call Ironheart The Worst Thing Marvel Has Ever Made, According to Nerdrotic appeared first on That Park Place.

Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’ Soars Above The Hate
Source: Maya Dehlin Spach / Getty In one of the most heart-wrenching moments in Marvel’s new excellent Disney+ series Ironheart, MIT tech genius, badass inventor, and complicated superhero Riri Williams is emotionally gutted after the AI version of her deceased best friend N.A.T.A.L.I.E. is deleted. “Oh my God…” panics Tony “Iron Man” Stark’s rebellious mentee—played with layered grit by the criminally underrated Dominique Thorne. Riri discovers…
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