The final instalment in the Avengers saga, Avengers: Endgame, was released in 2019 to massive critical and commercial acclaim. It was the culmination of over a decade of storytelling, and the stakes were higher than ever as the Avengers sought to undo the universe-shattering events of Avengers: Infinity War.
*Warning: Spoilers ahead!*
One of the most beloved characters in the MCU is Tony Stark, a genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist, and founding member of the Avengers. As the Avengers embarked on their mission to restore the universe, fans around the world were eager to see how Tony’s story would conclude. So, what happened to Tony Stark in Avengers: Endgame?
The Snap
The snap, also known as the Decimation, occurred at the end of Avengers: Infinity War when Thanos succeeded in assembling all six of the Infinity Stones and snapped his fingers, wiping out half of all life in the universe.
Tony, along with the rest of the Avengers, was among those who were eliminated in the snap, and by the beginning of Avengers: Endgame, he had been missing for five years.
The Time Heist
The Avengers’ plan to undo the snap involved a complex time heist, which required the group to travel back and forth in time to retrieve the Infinity Stones from their respective points in the past. Tony was tasked with going back to New York in 2012 to retrieve the Mind Stone from Loki.
During his mission, Tony had an emotional reunion with his younger self and the original six Avengers. He also reunited with his lost love, Pepper Potts, who was still alive in the past.
The Final Battle
With all six Infinity Stones in their possession, the Avengers were ready to face off against Thanos in the final battle of Avengers: Endgame. After a hard-fought battle, the Avengers finally succeeded in defeating Thanos and his forces, and the universe was restored to its original state.
The Snap Back
In a bittersweet ending, Tony sacrifices himself to use the Infinity Stones to reverse the Decimation and restore half of the universe’s population. By using all of the stones at once, Tony was able to undo the snap and bring back all of those who were lost five years earlier, including himself.
The Final Scene
The final scene of Avengers: Endgame sees Tony reunited with his fellow Avengers, having survived his selfless act of heroism. He is reunited with Pepper, and the two share a loving embrace.
The scene ends with Tony and Pepper living happily together on a lakefront property in upstate New York, surrounded by their daughter Morgan and their friends. Tony is no longer the Iron Man, but rather a contented family man, having found peace after a long and tumultuous journey.
FAQ
How did Tony Stark die in Avengers: Endgame?
Tony Stark did not die in Avengers: Endgame. He sacrificed himself to use the Infinity Stones to reverse the Decimation and restore half of the universe’s population, but he was ultimately brought back to life.
What happened to Tony Stark in the final scene of Avengers: Endgame?
In the final scene of Avengers: Endgame, Tony is reunited with his fellow Avengers and is living happily with Pepper, their daughter Morgan, and their friends on a lakefront property in upstate New York. He is no longer the Iron Man but a contented family man.
