Iron Man
Summary
Robert Downey Jr. meet three solo projects as theMCU ’s Tony Stark , a.k.a . Iron Man , but the movies vary quite a bit in quality . Marvel Studios sound off off their new deal population with 2008’sIron Man , introducing audiences to Downey Jr. ’s genius , billionaire , playboy , altruist , Tony Stark , who became Iron Man after being taken captive by terrorist and exhibit the error of his ways . Downey Jr. seem as Iron Man in ten MCU projects , but seven were squad - up moving-picture show . Even so , Iron Man speedily became one of the most iconic , high - profile , and beloved superheroes in the MCU .
By the time the MCU ’s Avengers first formed , Iron Man was by far the most developed champion in the franchise , having already been featured in two solo projects . Iron Man 3was released in 2013 , concluding Stark ’s trilogy and allowing Downey Jr. to seem in other heroes ' story rather than seem ina rumoredIron Man 4project in the MCU . Joined by his supporting cast , Jon Favreau ’s Happy Hogan , Gwyneth Paltrow ’s Pepper Potts , and Don Cheadle ’s " Rhodey , " a.k.a . War Machine , Iron Man was a staple of the MCU . Here are the MCU’sIron Manfilms , ranked worst to best .
Though Iron Man is undoubtedly one of the MCU ’s most popular hoagy , there are many unpleasant the true about him that some rooter decline to font .
Iron Man 2 (2010)
Iron Man 2falters by trying too hard to set up succeeding storylines for the MCU
Although far from the MCU ’s unaccented task , Iron Man 2doesn’t do much in religious service of its titular torpedo . After being introduced inIron Man , Downey Jr. reprize the role both in the post - credits scene of 2008’sThe Incredible Hulkand 2010’sIron Man 2 , with the latter develop his character further ahead ofThe Avengers . With a screenplay written by Justin Theroux and Favreau returning as director , Iron Man 2introduced new characters , including Scarlett Johansson ’s Natasha Romanoff , Sam Rockwell ’s Justin Hammer , and Mickey Rourke ’s Ivan Vanko , but not all of these faces were done Justice Department .
Iron Man 2falters by trying too hard to go under up future storyline . Hammer and Vanko find like " cookie - cutter " villains , mystify an pain in the neck rather than a major scourge . PerhapsIron Man 2’smost interesting story - Stark battling with his fatality rate - was all but disregard to save infinite for high - military action sequences . The introductions of Johansson and Cheadle - replace Terrence Howard as Rhodey - and the issue of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury were high points but were n’t enough to saveIron Man 2from being consider as the unaccented link in the trilogy .
Iron Man 2 did n’t equal the success and quality of Tony Stark ’s first movie , and there are different grounds why it became so forgettable .
Iron Man 3 (2013)
Iron Man 3 ’s choice to focus on the man behind the masquerade was a brilliant move
The MCU ’s Phase 2 reintroduce Earth ’s Mightiest Heroes in the wake of the upshot of 2012’sThe Avengers , bulge with bringing Downey Jr. Shane Black replaced Favreau as managing director , and whileIron human race 3is one of the more controversial releases in the MCU , it worked as a start to Phase 2 . In previousIron Manprojects and inThe Avengers , Tony Stark had bulge to playact second - violin to his superhero persona , soIron Man 3’schoice to concentre on the man behind the masque was a glorious move .
In the wake of the superhero spectacle ofThe Avengers , Iron Man 3saw Stark as a round-eyed human struggling with PTSD and balancing his work and personal living with superheroics . While this side ofIron Man 3is incredibly strong , and despite Guy Pearce ’s brawny carrying out , Iron Man 3’svillain was disappointing . Many gestate the trilogy ’s conclusion to pay offIron Man’sTen tintinnabulation tinge , and while the Mandarin appeared to debut , Ben Kingsley ’s Trevor Slattery was soon out as a role player . The drama and humanity ofIron Man 3are brilliant , but the film ’s lustreless villain is disappointing .
Iron Man 3 ’s termination leave one big mystery that the MCU still has n’t work , even though there have been subtle references to it here and there .
Iron Man (2008)
The plastic film is wide consider as one of the most substantial projects not only in the MCU but in advanced cinema as a whole
The cultural encroachment of the MCU is undeniable , and none of it would have been potential withoutIron Man . Marvel Studios take to accommodate the iconic Marvel Comics reference on the fully grown screen in a manner that stayed true to the strip while also modernizing the hero , andIron Mandid so perfectly . WhileIron Mangrossed less at the box office than its successors , it is wide regarded as one of the most significant projects not only in the MCU but in modern cinema as a whole , reshaping blockbuster to this day .
Iron Man Movies
Global Box Office Earnings
Rotten Tomatoes Critics Average
$ 585,796,247
94 %
Iron Man 2
$ 623,933,331
72 %
Iron Man 3
$ 1,215,577,205
79 %
vivacious visuals trance the core of the Marvel Comics germ cloth asRobert Downey Jr. suit up as Iron Manfor the first time , facing the Ten Rings in Afghanistan and Jeff Bridges ' Obadiah Stane back in the United States . Despite being an activeness - heavy storyline , Iron Mannever relents on its character cogitation of Tony Stark , showing a drastic personality modification over the form of the celluloid as he moves away from weapon manufacturing to superheroism . From beginning to end - include its memorable post - credits scene - 2008’sIron Manis by far the strongest of Robert Downey Jr. ’s MCU trilogy .
