Iron Man 2 (2010)

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Synopsis

With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) faces pressure from the government, the press, and the public to share his technology with the military. Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, along with Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and James "Rhodey" Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, must forge new alliances -- and confront powerful enemies.
Credits
MPAA Rating: [ PG-13 ]
Distributor: Marvel Studios Inc. / Paramount Pictures
Release Date:  May 7, 2010
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Sam Rockwell, Don Cheadle, Clark Gregg
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Produced by: Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Avi Arad, Michael Helfant, Peter Billingsley, Stan Lee, Eric N. Heffron, Jeremy Latcham
Written by: Don Heck, Jack Kirby
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Terrence Howard Left Iron Man 2 Because They Would Only Pay Him $1 Million

Terrence Howard Left Iron Man 2 Because They Would Only Pay Him $1 Million

Howard claims Cheadle was always the studio's first choice, so when it came time to cast Iron Man 2, they basically offered Howard a deal he could refuse. Paid $4.5 million for the first film, his contract suggested he'd get $8 for a sequel. However, he explains, “The second time, [the studio] said, 'We think the movie will be successful with or without you. So, instead of the $8m that we said we were gonna' pay you, we're going to let you come back for a million dollars.'"...
by Kristy Puchko | published: 2013-03-18 11:18:00comments
Paul Bettany Says He's Never Seen Any Of The Iron Man Films

Paul Bettany Says He's Never Seen Any Of The Iron Man Films

He may not play a role as big as Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, or Chris Hemsworth, but Paul Bettany is certainly a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In Iron Man, Iron Man 2 and The Avengers he provides the voice of Jarvis, Tony Stark's digital assistant, and while fans may love the part, apparently the actor feels zero connection to it at all- to the point where he hasn't even bothered to see the first two movies....
by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2012-10-17 13:54:33comments
Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One Box Set Brings Home The Tesseract

Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One Box Set Brings Home The Tesseract

Yep, that's a rather badass replica of Nick Fury's briefcase from The Avengers, complete with a light-up version of the Tesseract/Cosmic Cube. As you'd expect, the Phase One box set includes Blu-ray versions of all the "canonical" Marvel Universe films thus far: Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger, and The Avengers....
by David Wharton | published: 2012-07-12 09:08:32comments
Details Revealed For Marvel's Cinematic Universe: Phase One Box Set

Details Revealed For Marvel's Cinematic Universe: Phase One Box Set

Since 2008, Marvel Studios has been work crafting what is largely known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Introducing and re-introducing characters such as Iron Man,Hulk, Thor and Captain America to movie-going audiences over the last four years, the company brought it all together last month with Joss Whedon's The Avengers and the results were spectacular....
by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2012-06-01 16:16:41comments
AMC Offers Marvel Movie Marathon Leading Up To The Avengers

AMC Offers Marvel Movie Marathon Leading Up To The Avengers

AMC is offering The Ultimate Marvel Marathon on Thursday, May 3rd. AMC locations across America will kick off this event at 11:30 AM with Iron Man, then exhibit in succession The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor in 3D, Captain America in 3D, and finally—premiering at midnight--The Avengers in 3D. While some comic book fans may not be willing to take a day off work to revel in all things Marvel, those that do will get......
by Kristy Puchko | published: 2012-03-12 09:15:58comments
5 Things Thor Does Better Than Iron Man 2

5 Things Thor Does Better Than Iron Man 2

The wonderful thing about Thor isn't just that it stands on its own as a fun film, isn't just that it does the nascent Marvel Studios proud, but that it's in many ways better than Iron Man 2, the sequel that didn't hit any of the heights of its predecessor ...
by Katey Rich | published: 2011-05-02 18:26:15comments
The Most Memorable Movie Moments Of 2010

The Most Memorable Movie Moments Of 2010

Maybe the rest of the movie doesn't really work or maybe you're in the middle of watching one of the year's best films. Whatever the movie, in that moment, for those seconds, you're carried away ...
by Josh, Katey, Eric, Mack | published: 2010-12-31 13:39:49comments
Alternate Opening For Iron Man 2 Leaps Online

Alternate Opening For Iron Man 2 Leaps Online

Back in December when the first trailer for Iron Man 2 came online, you may remember a scene featuring Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow in the loading bay of an airplane. He asks for a kiss...
by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2010-09-23 14:39:26comments
Jon Favreau Confirms The Black Panther Easter Egg In Iron Man 2

Jon Favreau Confirms The Black Panther Easter Egg In Iron Man 2

The Black Panther is one of just many, many Marvel heroes rumored to get his own movie at some point, and though his inclusion in a super-obscure Easter Egg in Iron Man 2 is pretty insignificant...
by Katey Rich | published: 2010-09-20 14:01:34comments
How Iron Man 2 Ruined Jon Favreau's Relationship With Marvel

How Iron Man 2 Ruined Jon Favreau's Relationship With Marvel

When word came down that Marvel was planning an Avengers movie which would bring all of their superhero franchises together in one place, a lot of people assumed Jon Favreau...
by Josh Tyler | published: 2010-08-05 14:27:19comments
Paramount Is The First Studio To Cross $1 Billion Domestic

Paramount Is The First Studio To Cross $1 Billion Domestic

The main champions on the studio's slate are Iron Man 2, How to Train Your Dragon and Shrek Forever After, the latter two being the #3 and #5 highest grossers of the year...
by Katey Rich | published: 2010-06-29 08:44:34comments
Why This Summer's Movies Are A Bust And How To Fix It Next Time

Why This Summer's Movies Are A Bust And How To Fix It Next Time

It's no secret that, up until the release of Toy Story 3 last weekend, the summer of 2010 had been a massive disappointment. Box office totals are down and suddenly...
by Josh Tyler & Katey Rich | published: 2010-06-24 11:36:33comments
Teen Choice 2010: Movie Nominations

Teen Choice 2010: Movie Nominations

There are plenty of stereotypes out there about teenagers. They all hate their parents, are hormone-crazed, make problems out nothing, possess no work ethic and are smoking the marijuana....
by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2010-06-14 16:47:38comments
Is Terrence Howard In Talks With Marvel To Play Luke Cage?

Is Terrence Howard In Talks With Marvel To Play Luke Cage?

Whether because he's preserving his pride or because he wants to stay on good terms with the studio, Howard put on a brave face, claiming "It was a wonderful split and I know that they've done well."...
by Katey Rich | published: 2010-05-18 09:46:20comments
Weekend Box Office - Robin Hoodwinked By Iron Man

Weekend Box Office - Robin Hoodwinked By Iron Man

A new Robin Hood movie landed in theaters, doing solid business its opening weekend and recovering more than half it's budget. But that was almost twenty years ago when Kevin Costner...
by Scott Gwin | published: 2010-05-16 18:40:48comments
Next Summer's Marvel Movies Will Probably Be In 3D

Next Summer's Marvel Movies Will Probably Be In 3D

Sure, Iron Man 2 probably could have made even more money if it had been converted into 3-D at the last minute, Clash of the Titans style, but wasn't it a relief that you didn't have to put on special glasses...
by Katey Rich | published: 2010-05-11 10:51:20comments
Weekend Box Office: Iron Man Returns With A Box Office Bang

Weekend Box Office: Iron Man Returns With A Box Office Bang

Two new movies ventured into theaters this weekend. One burst onto the scene with the kind of energy worthy of a summer kick-off blockbuster; the other snuck in as a sweet treat ...
by Scott Gwin | published: 2010-05-09 19:39:06comments
Iron Man 2 Poll: Give Us Your Review!

Iron Man 2 Poll: Give Us Your Review!

It’s the biggest movie even of the summer and it’s not even in 3D. Iron Man 2 is back and in a big way. It’s projected to make nearly $130 million this opening weekend and that means...
by CB | published: 2010-05-08 19:21:14comments
Iron Man 2 Won't Break Records With $130 Million Opening Weekend

Iron Man 2 Won't Break Records With $130 Million Opening Weekend

Anyone somehow hoping that Iron Man 2 would flop at the box office this weekend, give up-- Friday's early numbers are in, and it's a certified hit. But anyone rooting for The Dark Knight...
by Katey Rich | published: 2010-05-08 07:26:50comments
Iron Man 2 Brings In $7.5 Million At Midnight Screenings

Iron Man 2 Brings In $7.5 Million At Midnight Screenings

Meanwhile Iron Man 2 is accounting for 90% of ticket sales at MovieTickets.com, and there's doubt that it's the movie to see this weekend. But if I were a box office expert I'd probably cool it on the hyperbolic predictions for this movie...
by Katey Rich | published: 2010-05-07 17:04:27comments
New Inception Trailer Running In Front Of Iron Man 2 Available Online Now

New Inception Trailer Running In Front Of Iron Man 2 Available Online Now

As if the Super 8 trailer running in front of Iron Man 2 this weekend weren't exciting enough, audiences will also be treated to a new trailer for Inception, which reveals, well, a little more about the plot...
by Katey Rich | published: 2010-05-07 16:20:52comments
5 Things About Iron Man That Have To Change Before The Next Movie

5 Things About Iron Man That Have To Change Before The Next Movie

While director Jon Favreau has spent the last two films getting America to fall for a superhero they'd never even heard of before, he's also created a lot of problems with Tony Stark's character that are only going to get worse as the franchise goes forward...
by Katey Rich | published: 2010-05-06 14:47:32comments
Details Revealed About J.J. Abrams' Super 8 Trailer, Running In Front Of Iron Man 2

Details Revealed About J.J. Abrams' Super 8 Trailer, Running In Front Of Iron Man 2

You can read the details for yourself if you want, but I can promise you it sounds like they're going for a very distinct early Spielberg feel, with references to extraterrestrials and also hints...
by Katey Rich | published: 2010-05-06 08:52:03comments
Iron Man 2 Breaks Dark Knight's Widest Release Ever Record

Iron Man 2 Breaks Dark Knight's Widest Release Ever Record

Iron Man 2 opens in America Friday at 12:01 am, and when it opens, it’ll play in more theaters than any other movie in history. The movie will roll out into a record-setting 4,380 locations...
by Josh Tyler | published: 2010-05-05 23:30:23comments
7 Things You Need To Know About The Marvel Universe Before Seeing Iron Man 2

7 Things You Need To Know About The Marvel Universe Before Seeing Iron Man 2

Iron Man 2 does commit itself to Marvel's Avenger plans with major subplots and character inclusions but some may...
by Eric Eisenberg | published: 2010-05-05 13:52:25comments
Howard Stark Probably Making An Appearance In Captain America

Howard Stark Probably Making An Appearance In Captain America

MTV asked Jon Favreau if Howard Stark might play a role in another one of the Avengers lead-up films-- like, say, with his contemporary Captain America? Favreau's answer, while he probably isn't in on the script process ...
by Katey Rich | published: 2010-05-05 08:16:15comments
4 Things Iron Man 2 Does Better Than Iron Man

4 Things Iron Man 2 Does Better Than Iron Man

If you've been reading Iron Man 2 reviews or watching some of the discussion from Europeans who've already seen it, you've probably noticed a lot of disappointment. Few have walked away...
by Josh Tyler | published: 2010-05-05 03:27:12comments
First Look At Captain America's Shield And Thor's Hammer In Iron Man 2

First Look At Captain America's Shield And Thor's Hammer In Iron Man 2

By now you’ve probably heard that Iron Man 2 contains cameos, of a sort, from Captain America and Thor. Though those soon to be filmed Marvel heroes don’t actually show up in the movie themselves...
by Josh Tyler | published: 2010-05-04 16:07:31comments
UPDATED: Trailer For Secret New J.J. Abrams Project Running In Front Of Iron Man 2?

UPDATED: Trailer For Secret New J.J. Abrams Project Running In Front Of Iron Man 2?

It's almost redundant to refer to a "secret upcoming J.J. Abrams project," because really, is there any other kind? But he still somehow manages to surprise every time he pulls another project out of his magic hat...
by Katey Rich | published: 2010-05-04 11:16:54comments
Sam Rockwell Re-Teams With Favreau For Cowboys & Aliens

Sam Rockwell Re-Teams With Favreau For Cowboys & Aliens

For weeks Jon Favreau and Sam Rockwell have both been neck-deep in the Iron Man 2 publicity circuit, but apparently they're not quite sick of each other...
by Katey Rich | published: 2010-05-03 21:36:15comments
Even More High-Res Iron Man 2 Images

Even More High-Res Iron Man 2 Images

If you’re an American you’ll almost certainly be spending this week waiting, and waiting, and waiting for Iron Man 2. It’s not like you’re thinking about work or anything...
by Josh Tyler | published: 2010-05-03 15:45:37comments
Iron Man 2 Has Already Made $100 Million While You Wait To See It

Iron Man 2 Has Already Made $100 Million While You Wait To See It

A Nightmare on Elm Street made $32 million at the box office here in America this weekend. I’m convinced at least four or five million of that came from people who showed up at the theater...
by Josh Tyler | published: 2010-05-02 21:54:18comments
This Rotten Week: Predicting Iron Man 2 Reviews

This Rotten Week: Predicting Iron Man 2 Reviews

Well dorkdom, this is the week you've all been waiting for. Big Red returns with some gusto, and even though all of Europe has seen it already, America gets its first look at Tony Stark...
by Doug Norrie | published: 2010-05-02 21:08:06comments
Iron Man 2 Selling 5 Times More Tickets Than Iron Man 1

Iron Man 2 Selling 5 Times More Tickets Than Iron Man 1

No surprise here, Iron Man 2 is selling a lot of tickets. With more than a week until the film is released here in American word is that some showings are already starting to sell out...
by Josh Tyler | published: 2010-04-28 23:23:19comments
Spoilerific Iron Man 2 Easter Egg Revealed

Spoilerific Iron Man 2 Easter Egg Revealed

The film guru's over at /film have gotten their hands on the skinny about what really happens if you stick through five minutes of special effects credits, but it's spoilerific so if you don't want to know, just navigate away from this page right at this moment....
by Will LeBlanc | published: 2010-04-28 05:32:28comments
The First Iron Man 2 Reviews Are In And Everyone Seems Disappointed

The First Iron Man 2 Reviews Are In And Everyone Seems Disappointed

The first wave of Iron Man 2 reviews arrived on the internet and the reaction is… strange. Though the film currently holds and 82% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes...
by Josh Tyler | published: 2010-04-28 01:15:43comments
Iron Man 3 Is Years Off And Favreau May Not Be Involved

Iron Man 3 Is Years Off And Favreau May Not Be Involved

If you’ve been wondering why Jon Favreau’s next project is Cowboys & Aliens instead of another Iron Man movie, then here’s your answer: They aren’t doing one...
by Josh Tyler | published: 2010-04-27 02:18:41comments
AMC Theaters Will Show Iron Man Movies Back-To-Back

AMC Theaters Will Show Iron Man Movies Back-To-Back

Are you the kind of person with six hours to kill and a deep affinity for Robert Downey Jr. flying around in a superhero suit? Then I have a bit of good news...
by Doug Norrie | published: 2010-04-24 11:33:49comments
DJ A.M. Will Have A Posthumous Cameo In Iron Man 2

DJ A.M. Will Have A Posthumous Cameo In Iron Man 2

Iron Man 2 is apparently going to be jam packed full of celebrities, from Bill O'Reilly to the usual Stan Lee cameo, but one of them will get a lot of attention or fly by unnoticed, depending on your tabloid knowledge...
by Katey Rich | published: 2010-04-23 07:02:03comments
2 More Iron Man 2 Posters Go IMAX

2 More Iron Man 2 Posters Go IMAX

Two more posters for Iron Man 2 have been released. I think this officially puts us well over a dozen released so far for the film, and all seem to be a variation on the character standing and staring back at the viewer motif...
by Josh Tyler | published: 2010-04-22 21:41:22comments
New Iron Man 2 Clip: Tony Stark Hates Justin Hammer

New Iron Man 2 Clip: Tony Stark Hates Justin Hammer

Obviously there was no point in casting legendary smart alecks Roert Downey Jr. and Sam Rockwell in Iron Man 2 if you didn't let the two of them go head to head...
by Katey Rich | published: 2010-04-22 12:36:51comments
Shocker: Sequel To Hugely Successful Movie Selling Advance Tickets

Shocker: Sequel To Hugely Successful Movie Selling Advance Tickets

I don't mind that THR is reporting on remarkably high advance ticket sales for the film, but I wish it weren't couched in the same old tired "Women go to the movies!" language...
by Katey Rich | published: 2010-04-21 08:20:53comments
Summer Movie Preview: Blockbuster Movies You Can't Miss

Summer Movie Preview: Blockbuster Movies You Can't Miss

Summer’s coming and when it kicks off with Iron Man 2 this May, there’s no looking back. The exciting thing about this summer movie season is that, unlike the last few years, it’s relatively free of sequels and shockingly...
by Josh Tyler | published: 2010-04-21 03:30:38comments
Whiplash Meets Justin Hammer In New Iron Man 2 Promo

Whiplash Meets Justin Hammer In New Iron Man 2 Promo

First up are Whiplash and Justin Hammer, presumably because they're the important new characters of the film. In the short clip below, we get to see the first footage of the two coming face to face...
by Katey Rich | published: 2010-04-20 19:30:01comments
Still More New Iron Man 2 Photos

Still More New Iron Man 2 Photos

There’s no such thing as too much Iron Man 2 and with the summer movie season looming ever closer Paramount has released even more new images from their superhero sequel...
by Josh Tyler | published: 2010-04-19 18:02:06comments
Iron Man 2 Premiere Moved To Los Angeles Because Of Volcano

Iron Man 2 Premiere Moved To Los Angeles Because Of Volcano

Right now Paramount is probably wishing that Tony Stark's flight suit existed in real life, and that there were enough copies to get their entire publicity department out to London. Thanks to the Iceland volcano that's spewing ash over all of Europe...
by Katey Rich | published: 2010-04-19 09:54:14comments
Olivia Munn May Buzz Around Iron Man 2 As The Wasp

Olivia Munn May Buzz Around Iron Man 2 As The Wasp

Word is she’s being cast in Iron Man 2 as The Wasp. FOG claims their source is reliable. Is it? Who knows. Countdown till someone runs a counter-rumor starts now....
by Josh Tyler | published: 2010-04-15 23:53:27comments
International Iron Man 2 Character Posters

International Iron Man 2 Character Posters

Oddly, there's not an individual poster for Tony Stark himself, yet Rhodey and even Pepper Potts get featured. Way to throw a bone to the supporting players, I guess?...
by Katey Rich | published: 2010-04-14 12:34:21comments
Stay After The Iron Man 2 Credits For Your First Look At Thor And Captain America

Stay After The Iron Man 2 Credits For Your First Look At Thor And Captain America

Marvel’s grand plan to connect their superhero franchises together may start moving at a full-tilt sooner than expected. Remember that after the credits scene in the first Iron Man in which Sam Jackson showed up as Nick Fury...
by Josh Tyler | published: 2010-04-14 03:48:11comments
More New Iron Man 2 Images

More New Iron Man 2 Images

Just when you thought you’d seen everything, we’ve updated our Iron Man 2 image gallery with two more Iron Man 2 photos, released as part of Paramount's summer preview...
by Josh Tyler | published: 2010-04-09 16:32:33comments
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