Every Marvel Release in 2010
Marvel released 4 movies and shows in 2010, 1 of them from the MCU, about 26h 53m of viewing in total. The biggest at the box office was Iron Man 2, at $624 million worldwide. Here’s every release in order, with where each one fits.
MCU films: Iron Man 2. Outside the MCU: Planet Hulk, Marvel Anime: Iron Man, The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.
| Release date | Title | Type | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2010 | Planet Hulk Not MCU | Film | 1h 21m |
| May 7, 2010 | Iron Man 2 | Film | 2h 4m |
| October 1, 2010 | Marvel Anime: Iron Man Not MCU | Series | 12 eps |
| October 20, 2010 | The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes Not MCU | Series | 52 eps |
Marvel in 2010
Iron Man 2 arrived on May 7, 2010, and spent much of its running time setting up a bigger universe. Scarlett Johansson debuted as Black Widow, Don Cheadle replaced Terrence Howard as Rhodey, and a post-credits scene, directed by Kenneth Branagh during the Thor shoot, pointed straight at the next film. Critics found it weaker than the first film, but it outgrossed it with $623.9 million.
This was Marvel's first full year under Disney, and the effects showed. In October, Disney bought the distribution rights to The Avengers and Iron Man 3 from Paramount, and Disney XD premiered The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes. The direct-to-video Planet Hulk adapted the comic storyline that Thor: Ragnarok drew on seven years later.
Spoiler Spoilers for 2010 releases: tap to reveal
- Iron Man 2's post-credits scene shows Coulson finding Thor's hammer in New Mexico.
FAQ
When did Black Widow first appear in the MCU?
Scarlett Johansson first played Natasha Romanoff in Iron Man 2 (2010).
Who played Rhodey in the first Iron Man?
Terrence Howard. Don Cheadle took over the role starting with Iron Man 2.
How many Marvel movies and shows came out in 2010?
There were 4, about 26h 53m of viewing in all.
What was the first Marvel release of 2010?
Planet Hulk, released February 10, 2010.
What was the last Marvel release of 2010?
The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, released October 20, 2010.