Disney Jr. has officially greenlit the first-ever Iron Man preschool series, Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends, set to debut on Disney Jr. and Disney+ in summer 2025.
This exciting new show introduces young viewers to the world of Iron Man and his brilliant team of young heroes.
Iron Man and Friends Are Coming to Disney Jr. and Disney+
A new trio of young superheroes is headed for Disney Jr. and Disney+, featuring Tony Stark as Iron Man, Riri Williams as Ironheart, and Amadeus Cho as Iron Hulk. Together, they will save the world and protect their city using their intelligence, teamwork, and advanced Iron Suits.
Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, expressed excitement for the series, saying:
“We’re thrilled to introduce Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends to preschoolers on Disney Jr. and Disney+, expanding their connection to the iconic Marvel universe. Partnering with Brad [Winderbaum] and the Marvel Studios team on this series allows us to bring the incredible legacy of Iron Man to a whole new generation, sparking young imaginations with characters that embody courage, teamwork, and creativity.”
Brad Winderbaum, head of Streaming, Television, and Animation at Marvel Studios, shared his enthusiasm for the project:
“Iron Man is the character that launched Marvel Studios and will always be especially beloved here as the hero that made the MCU possible. That’s why we’re so excited to partner with the incredible team at Disney Branded Television and bring Iron Man to a new audience. Together we are building a series that introduces the most brilliant scientists and inventors in the Marvel Universe as they share in fun armored adventures.”
What Is Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends about?
The show follows Tony Stark, Riri Williams, and Amadeus Cho as they team up to protect their city. These young geniuses don custom Iron Suits that give them enhanced strength and unique abilities. Here’s what makes each hero special:
- Iron Man (Tony Stark) wields a Nano-Shield.
- Ironheart (Riri Williams) uses a Heartbeat Bubble forcefield.
- Iron Hulk (Amadeus Cho) stomps with his Iron Hulk Stomp and Iron Boom Clap.
Working out of their high-tech base, Iron Quarters (IQ), the trio is assisted by their android mentor Vision and their loyal pup, Gamma, who also has her very own Iron Pup suit.
Here is the official description:
Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends follows the adventures (and misadventures) of best friends and super geniuses Tony Stark, Riri Williams, and Amadeus Cho as they work together to solve problems both big and small and protect their city. To help them in their Super Hero endeavors, they each have their own Iron Suits that allow them to fly and give them each enhanced super-strength. In addition, Iron Man has a Nano-Shield; Ironheart has a Heartbeat Bubble forcefield to protect people, and Iron Hulk has his strong Iron Boom clap and Iron Hulk Stomp. They work out of their beachfront base, Iron Quarters (IQ), under the supervision of their superpowered android, Vision, and their furry pup, Gamma, who has her very own Iron Pup suit and accompanies the Iron Friends on many of their adventures.
Cast and Crew Behind the Series
The voice cast for Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends includes:
- Mason Blomberg as Tony Stark (Iron Man)
- Kapri Ladd as Riri Williams (Ironheart)
- Aidyn Ahn as Amadeus Cho (Iron Hulk)
- David Kaye as Vision
- Fred Tatasciore as Gamma
The series boasts an impressive production team, with Sean Coyle and Harrison Wilcox serving as executive producers. Other key figures in the production include James Eason-Garcia as co-executive producer and story editor, Alex Cichon as supervising producer, Ashley Rideout as producer, and Michael Dowding as supervising director.
A Marvel Series for Preschoolers
This new preschool show aims to spark young imaginations by introducing them to Marvel’s beloved superheroes. With action-packed adventures, themes of teamwork, and fun inventions, Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends is set to become a favorite among the younger generation.
