Robert Downey Jr. is reprising his role as Tony Stark in Iron Man 3 ... the third installment of the hit franchise.

The action flick also stars Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts and Sir Ben Kingsley as the villain.

Disney released the following synopsis:

    "When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him."


Iron Man 3 will hit theaters on May 3, 2013.