Robert Downey Jr reveals 'big Avengers announcement' with Twitter puzzle

IRON MAN aka Robert Downey Jr has teased fans with a cryptic puzzle in anticipation for "big Avengers announcement" today on Good Morning America.

Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark aka Iron ManMARVEL STUDIOS

Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark aka Iron Man

The star turned quiz master as he posted the news on Twitter on Monday evening, challenging fans of the series to solve a puzzle in order to get a clue to what the reveal could be.

Alongside a jumbled up picture, Downey said: "Big #Avengers announcement tmw on @GMA -- here's a clue for the puzzle-inclined. #unscramblintime"

There are already a number of theories as to what the puzzle may depict, from the shoulder piece of Tony Stark's new armour in Age Of Ultron, to the container that new foe, the Vision ­played by Paul Bettany ­will arrive in.

Despite there being speculation over his long-term future with the Marvel Cinematic Universe over the last year, the 50-year-old actor is set to reprise the role of Iron Man in the Avengers series and beyond, as he will also feature in the upcoming Captain America: Civil War.

The new Captain America flick will see Chris Evans return as the timeless war hero, and will introduce Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther.

At the end of last year Downey said that he would continue riding "the wave" of Marvel's success, but it isn't known if the actor will sign on for the two-part Avengers: Infinity War film, that's to be directed by brothers Anthony and Joe Russo.

A new extended TV spot of Avengers: Age of Ultron has just been released showing Black Widow coming to Captain America's rescue when he loses his shield.

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Avengers: Age of Ultron is released in the UK on April 24.

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