Iron Man 3 is a Sequel to The Avengers, Thor& Captain America?« FirstShowing.net

While Marvel's ambitious cinematic universe will get a huge growth spurt next summer with the release ofThorandCaptain America: The First Avenger, it will be the ensemble superhero filmThe Avengersthat will determine the future of several comic book franchises. As a matter of fact, directorJon Favreauseems to already be looking into the future beyond ensemble tentpole and has some thoughts onIron Man 3. Without mentioning any details, Favreau toldMTV,"In theory, Iron Man 3 is going to be a sequel or continuation ofThor,Hulk,Captain AmericaandAvengers."That would explain why so much ofIron Man 2was used to set-upThe Avengers.

However, he's careful to point out that he's only had fleeting discussions withThordirector Kenneth Branagh and The Avengers director Joss Whedon, and that they're not even sure about the future of Marvel's universe. Favreau said,"I've talked to Kenneth Branagh. I've met the cast members. I had a conversation with Joss Whedon in passing, giving him my two cents about the film. This whole world… I have no idea what it is. I don't think they do either, from conversations I've had with those guys."And while Favreau has mentioned he'd like to include arch nemesis Mandarinin the next sequel, there's a lot of time between now and just the thought of pre-production onIron Man 3, so anything can happen.What would you like to see inIron Man 3?

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