One What If? Scenario For Each Marvel Film

23. Iron Man

What If Rhodey Did Take The Spare Suit?

Iron Man is perhaps still one of the greatest, if the not the greatest, MCU films to date. Unlike it's follow up movie, it knew when to hold back and didn't over stuff it's plot. One example of this is when Rhodey sees the spare suit and decides not suit up, saving the introduction of War Machine for the next film.

Maybe Uatu will show us an alternate timeline where Tony is unable to reach his spare arc reactor in time and can't suit up to stop Iron Monger. In this scenario, Rhodey may not have the choice of waiting until next time. Having him suit up and save the day may not seem that different of a scenario, it would mean one major change for the MCU.

Tony Stark wouldn't have to reveal himself as Iron Man, a hallmark moment of the MCU. Instead, he could actually go with his original comic book approach to the Iron Man persona, explaining that the Iron Man is actually Tony Stark's personal bodyguard. It would be a fun way to explore a different ending to Iron Man while also paying homage to the comics.