The actor will, of course, reprise his role as Tony Stark, and the film will also mark the beginning of a crossover event with the new "Civil War" comic that is coming out next summer.
Downey Jr. will star alongside Chris Evans; no other cast announcements have been made.
"Captain America 3" is slated for a May 6, 2016 release.
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