Iron Man

Iron Man is a pivotal film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), released in 2008. It tells the story of Tony Stark, a brilliant and charismatic billionaire inventor played by Robert Downey Jr. Stark is the CEO of Stark Industries, a leading defense contractor. During a demonstration of his new missile system in Afghanistan, Stark is kidnapped by terrorists who demand he build a missile for them. Instead, Stark and fellow captive Ho Yinsen secretly construct a powerful arc reactor and a suit of armor to aid in their escape. The film follows Stark's transformation as he returns home and decides to stop manufacturing weapons, instead focusing on improving his armor technology. He confronts internal threats from Obadiah Stane, who seeks to overthrow him, leading to a climactic battle. Stark's journey from a self-centered entrepreneur to a hero is central to the film's narrative. The movie received positive reviews for its action sequences, character development, and the start of the MCU. It sets the stage for Tony Stark's role as Iron Man and his eventual involvement in the Avengers.