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The Significance of “Not Just Yet”
Downey Jr.’s phrase “not just yet” is important because it implies that Marvel has not yet made a decision, or perhaps hasn’t even approached him about returning. While Kevin Feige has stated the character won't be returning, the actor’s comment suggest there may still be a window of opportunity. Given Marvel’s history of strategic reversals and misleading statements, many fans hold out hope that a comeback could still happen—perhaps as a last-ditch effort to revive dwindling franchise interest.