Why Did Doctor Strange Kill Iron Man? To Stop Iron Man Himself?

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the intricate web of timelines and alternate realities has created countless theories and debates among fans.

One particularly fascinating theory suggests that Doctor Strange had to kill Iron Man to prevent a much larger catastrophe.

Let’s dive into this theory and explore why Doctor Strange might have made such a drastic decision.

The Multiverse of Madness Revelation

In “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” we see how Doctor Strange and other characters navigate the complexities of the multiverse.

This exploration of multiple realities, one of which reveals there is another way to confront and defeat villains like Thanos without the sacrifices of Tony Stark, Black Widow, Loki, etc.

For example, the 838-Earth Illuminati achieved the Book of Vishanty, which gave them the power to defeat Thanos without loss (except for Strange feeling so guilty for having collapsed a universe that made him end his life willingly).

This also raises a significant question: why did Doctor Strange, during the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” choose a path that led to Tony Stark’s death?

To Stop Tony Stark Himself From Becoming a Multiverse Threat

In the Disney+ series “Loki,” we meet He Who Remains, a variant of Kang the Conqueror. He explains how discovering the time machine led to numerous versions of himself starting to conquer and destroy timelines.

This revelation is crucial because it highlights the dangers of time travel and the multiverse falling into the wrong hands.

Doctor Strange viewed over 14 million possible futures during the events of “Avengers: Infinity War” to find a way to defeat Thanos.

In only one of those futures did the Avengers succeed. But what if Strange saw more than just the defeat of Thanos? What if he saw a future where Tony Stark, after surviving the battle, became a threat similar to Kang?

Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man, is one of the most brilliant minds in the MCU. His discovery of the time machine in “Avengers: Endgame” was pivotal in their plan to retrieve the Infinity Stones and reverse Thanos’ snap.

However, this same genius could have led Tony down a darker path.

If Tony had survived, his inherent desire to protect Earth might have driven him to explore other timelines to find stronger versions of himself.

This could lead to an array of Iron Man variants, some of whom might not share Tony’s noble intentions.

Among these variants, an evil version like Superior Iron Man could emerge, aiming to conquer timelines just like Kang.

Doctor Strange, having seen the future, might have witnessed a scenario where Tony Stark’s survival led to a multiverse filled with power-hungry Iron Man variants.

These variants, armed with Stark’s technology and intellect, could pose an existential threat to the entire multiverse.

To prevent this, Strange would have had no choice but to ensure Tony’s death, stopping any possibility of such a catastrophic future.

Doctor Strange’s decision to allow Tony Stark to sacrifice himself was not made lightly. It was a calculated move to safeguard the multiverse from a potential threat even greater than Thanos.

Conclusion

The theory that Doctor Strange killed Iron Man to prevent him from becoming a multiverse-conquering threat adds a deep layer of complexity to the MCU narrative.

It suggests that Strange’s actions were driven by a need to protect not just one universe, but all of them.

This perspective sheds new light on the sacrifice of Tony Stark, portraying it as a necessary step to maintain the balance and safety of the multiverse.

So, what do you think about the theory? Should our beloved Iron Man have an ending like that or keep surviving and may end up turning into a villain?

Let us know in the comment section below!