Avengers: Endgame has been released worldwide a week ago and since then the movie has created a lot of never ending hype and excitement among the fans. The franchise has shattered several box office records worldwide and in India, the film has grossed Rs 310 crore in seven days, surpassing the collections of all Bollywood films, when considered in a similar timeline.
(Spoilers Ahead)
In the movie, by the end, the Avengers successfully manage to collect all the Infinity Stones and thereby they construct their own Infinity Gauntlet. While Hulk wears the Stark Gauntlet and tries to control it, he couldn’t hold its power and ends up hurting his arm. Finally, in the closing scene, Iron Man wields the gauntlet– snaps — avenges Thanos and ends the Infinity War. The cosmic blast stopped the threat, but cost him his own life.
In a conversation with Entertainment Weekly, director duo Joe and Anthony Russo explain the ending sequence of Iron Man and how it wasn’t an easy decision, especially given the hope and inspiration Iron Man has provided to fans over the years.
“There are a lot of sick kids who really look up to that character, and it’s hard because we’re trying to tell a story about heroism,” said Joe Russo as quoted by EW. “And sometimes heroism involves doing whatever it takes,” Anthony added.
The director explains that bidding farewell to the character was an emotional experience for Robert Downey Jr as well. “This whole experience is very emotional for Robert because it’s been an incredible personal journey for him as well,” Joe said.
When it came time for Tony Stark’s farewell to his friends and loved ones, Downey was the one who decided he shouldn’t say anything at all.
But then… Tony Stark is a futurist, always thinking ahead. “That’s why he recorded a post-death message, so he didn’t have to talk at his death!” Anthony jokes.
Joe Russo also revealed that as there were no post credit scenes in the movie, instead there was the sound of metal being hammered which was a certain tribute to the falling hero.
