The final three episodes of Ironheart are now available on Disney+, with the post-credit scene setting up Marvel’s Strange Academy, which is a rumored MCU project said to be in development.
As we went over, it also confirms Sacha Baron Cohen as Mephisto.
Note: Spoilers follow.
Mephisto’s Deal With Riri
Sacha Baron Cohen shows up in human form with only a long hair and beard (no horns or devil form).
By the end of the seeries, Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) makes a deal with Mephisto to bring back her Natalie in real life. Natalie is apparently revived, but Riri is left with blackened veins—just like The Hood (Anthony Ramos)—suggesting a corrupting price was paid.
Parker Robbins Meets Zelma Stanton
In the post-credit scene, Ramos’ Parker Robbins visits Zelma Stanton’s shop. He asks her for access to the “real magic” in the back. This is where it connects to Doctor Strange and Strange Academy.
Zelma Stanton, who briefly appears, is Doctor Strange’s former apprentice and librarian. In the comics, she becomes a teacher at Strange Academy, a school for young mystics like Doyle Dormammu and Zoe Laveau.
The scene could be a clear tease for an upcoming Strange Academy project, whether it’s a show or part of a new storyline in the MCU’s magical branch.
It’s worth noting that Ironheart was filmed years ago, so it’s unclear if the post-credit scene was added recently or if Strange Academy is still moving forward.
Who Is Zelma Stanton?
Originally a Bronx librarian, Zelma got pulled into Doctor Strange’s world after being attacked by supernatural parasites. She became his apprentice, survived magical wars, rebuilt his library, taught at Strange Academy, and even helped defeat powerful enemies like Loki and Dormammu’s Faltine kin.
In the comics, Stephen Strange once called her “the author of all things magic.” Her appearance in Ironheart could signal the start of a bigger role in the MCU’s mystical future.
What Is Strange Academy?
Strange Academy is Marvel’s answer to Hogwarts, set in New Orleans and run by characters like Doctor Voodoo, Magik, and Zelma. It trains the next generation of magic users.
The Ironheart post-credit scene hints that Marvel could be building up a new magical ensemble cast around characters like Zelma Stanton.
The MCU’s Strange Academy could also possibly feature America Chavez from In the Multiverse of Madness and even Ned from the Spider-Man movies.
