Why Marvel Replaced Terrence Howard After Iron Man

Bullets & Blockbusters September 3, 2025
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Why was War Machine fired from the MCU? Terrence Howard was set to become War Machine after Iron Man (2008), but a sudden contract dispute and studio decision led Marvel to replace him with Don Cheadle in Iron Man 2. This video explains why Terrence Howard was replaced as War Machine, what really caused the recast, how Marvel and Robert Downey Jr.’s new deal changed everything, and why this became the first major MCU casting controversy. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 0:00 Intro 0:58 Iron Man Casting 2:21 Next time, baby 3:04 Salary Negotiations 5:42 Don Cheadle 6:51 Terryology 🔴 Subscribe for more videos just like this: https://shorturl.at/atCD9 #ironman #mcu #warmachine

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