The Marvel Comics character Iron Man returns in the 2010 American superhero film Iron Man 2. It is the third film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the sequel to Iron Man (2008), both of which were produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures[a].
Direct by: Jon Favreau
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke, Samuel L. Jackson.
Revenue: $623.9 million
Synopsis:
With the world now aware that he is Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) faces pressure from all sides to share his technology with the military. He is reluctant to divulge the secrets of his armored suit, fearing the information will fall into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and “Rhodey” Rhodes (Don Cheadle) by his side, Tony must forge new alliances and confront a powerful new enemy.