Riri Williams (played by Dominique Thorne) is treated more like a plot device than a fully fleshed-out character in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, but this isn't the first time Marvel has taken this tact with a potential Young Avenger.

Learn about the history of Marvel's Ironheart, a.k.a. Riri Williams (played by Dominique Thorne), as she heads to Disney+ for her own show as well as an appearance in Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever.

Learn about the history of Marvel's Ironheart, a.k.a. Riri Williams (played by Dominique Thorne), as she heads to Disney+ for her own show as well as an appearance in Black Panther 2.

You’ve likely heard the news by now: Robert Downey Jr., the man who brought Iron Man to life, has expressed an interest in seeing Ironheart take to the big screen. It’s sweet to see him caring so much about the future of the MCU, even if not all fans are in agreement about this character.