Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends Menu About Photos Releases Releases May 6, 2025 ‘MARVEL’S IRON MAN AND HIS AWESOME FRIENDS’ ASSEMBLES TONY HALE, VANESSA BAYER AND TALON WARBURTON TO VOICE VILLAINS ULTRON, SWARM AND ABSORBING MAN (BURBANK, Calif. – May 6, 2025) Disney Branded Television has revealed the cast of lead villains for Disney Jr.’s highly anticipated new animated series “Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends.” Emmy® Award winner Tony Hale (“Veep,” “Toy Story 4”) voices the comically nefarious android Ultron, with Vanessa Bayer (“Saturday Night Live”) as the mischievous Swarm, and Talon Warburton (“Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate”) as Absorbing Man. The series, which features young versions of Tony Stark (Iron Man), Riri Williams (Ironheart) and Amadeus Cho (Iron Hulk), premieres this summer on Disney Jr. and Disney+ and is the first Iron Man preschool series. Of joining the cast, Hale, Bayer and Warburton had the following to say: Tony Hale: “It’s really fun playing a villain because it gives me permission to yell at people and get paid for it. Yes, please.” Vanessa Bayer: “It’s an honor to be part of the Marvel Universe and have the opportunity to voice Swarm. Often, I get typecast as a nice per Press Release - Series October 15, 2024 Disney Jr. Greenlights ‘Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends’ (BURBANK, Calif. – Oct. 15, 2024) Today, Disney Jr. announced the greenlight for “Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends,” the first preschool Iron Man series which will feature a young Tony Stark (Iron Man) and his world-saving besties, Riri Williams (Ironheart) and Amadeus Cho (Iron Hulk). The young trio work together to make the world a better place, protecting their city and each other. From Disney Branded Television, the series is currently in production and slated for a summer 2025 premiere on Disney Jr. and Disney+. The new series is part of Disney and Marvel’s expanded strategy to introduce these iconic Avengers characters and stories to a new generation of fans. “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,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “Partnering with Brad and the Marvel Studios team on this series allows us to bring the Press Release - Series
May 6, 2025 ‘MARVEL’S IRON MAN AND HIS AWESOME FRIENDS’ ASSEMBLES TONY HALE, VANESSA BAYER AND TALON WARBURTON TO VOICE VILLAINS ULTRON, SWARM AND ABSORBING MAN (BURBANK, Calif. – May 6, 2025) Disney Branded Television has revealed the cast of lead villains for Disney Jr.’s highly anticipated new animated series “Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends.” Emmy® Award winner Tony Hale (“Veep,” “Toy Story 4”) voices the comically nefarious android Ultron, with Vanessa Bayer (“Saturday Night Live”) as the mischievous Swarm, and Talon Warburton (“Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate”) as Absorbing Man. The series, which features young versions of Tony Stark (Iron Man), Riri Williams (Ironheart) and Amadeus Cho (Iron Hulk), premieres this summer on Disney Jr. and Disney+ and is the first Iron Man preschool series. Of joining the cast, Hale, Bayer and Warburton had the following to say: Tony Hale: “It’s really fun playing a villain because it gives me permission to yell at people and get paid for it. Yes, please.” Vanessa Bayer: “It’s an honor to be part of the Marvel Universe and have the opportunity to voice Swarm. Often, I get typecast as a nice per Press Release - Series
October 15, 2024 Disney Jr. Greenlights ‘Marvel’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends’ (BURBANK, Calif. – Oct. 15, 2024) Today, Disney Jr. announced the greenlight for “Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends,” the first preschool Iron Man series which will feature a young Tony Stark (Iron Man) and his world-saving besties, Riri Williams (Ironheart) and Amadeus Cho (Iron Hulk). The young trio work together to make the world a better place, protecting their city and each other. From Disney Branded Television, the series is currently in production and slated for a summer 2025 premiere on Disney Jr. and Disney+. The new series is part of Disney and Marvel’s expanded strategy to introduce these iconic Avengers characters and stories to a new generation of fans. “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,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “Partnering with Brad and the Marvel Studios team on this series allows us to bring the Press Release - Series
