- Spider-Man's ending in *Avengers: Infinity War* could have been much darker, as there was a moment when the filmmakers considered a different fate for Iron Man.
- If Iron Man had died at the end of *Avengers: Infinity War*, Peter Parker would have faced a devastating scenario, either watching his hero die or returning to learn that he never got to say goodbye.
- Keeping Iron Man alive until *Endgame* allowed for a less tragic narrative in *Spider-Man: Far From Home*, as his death in *Infinity War* would have added significant emotional weight.
The ending of *Avengers: Infinity War* was almost drastically altered with Iron Man's potential death. Filmmakers considered a scenario where Peter Parker would witness his hero's demise, leaving him to grapple with the loss as he faded into oblivion.
“There was a moment where we thought, ‘They're not expecting it. This could be the best place to possibly do it,’” a filmmaker recalled. However, they ultimately decided against it, reasoning that they would need to figure out how Iron Man could still participate in the next film.
Had Iron Man died in *Infinity War*, Peter would have faced a heartbreaking reality: either witnessing Stark's death or returning to find he never got to say goodbye. “Stark spent his final living moments believing Peter was dead and he'd failed him,” one source noted.
This decision to keep Iron Man alive until *Endgame* not only preserved his character arc but also added depth to *Spider-Man: Far From Home*, making the events more tragic. The Russo brothers' choice allowed for a more impactful narrative, emphasizing the bond between Stark and Parker.
Ultimately, the filmmakers' choice to delay Iron Man's fate enriched the storytelling across the Marvel Cinematic Universe, highlighting the emotional stakes involved in these characters' journeys.
“The potential death of Iron Man in Avengers: Infinity War would have significantly altered Spider-Man's storyline. This scenario would have made the events of Spider-Man: Far From Home even more tragic.”
