Iron Man 2 (2010)
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Tony Stark faces a vengeful rival engineer while SHIELD pulls him toward a bigger mission. It was the 3rd MCU film released, part of Phase One, and it’s #6 of 81 in story order. It’s Recommended rather than essential, so it’s worth your time even if the main story doesn’t hinge on it. It runs 2h 4m and streams on Hulu in the US.
| Directed by | Jon Favreau |
|---|---|
| Starring | Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Mickey Rourke |
| Release date | May 7, 2010 |
| Runtime | 2h 4m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 72% critics · IMDb 6.9/10 |
| Box office | $624M worldwide |
| Phase | Phase One |
| Saga | Infinity Saga |
| Story position | #6 of 81 in chronological order |
| Timeline setting | Set shortly after Iron Man |
| Part of | Iron Man movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | Yes |
Why it matters in the MCU
Introduces Black Widow and War Machine; teases Thor.
Post-credit scene
Yes, stay through the credits. The box below says what happens, but it gives away part of the ending.
Spoiler What happens after the credits of Iron Man 2: tap to reveal
Agent Coulson finds Mjolnir in the desert.
Where it fits in your watch
Iron Man 2 FAQ
Can you skip Iron Man 2?
You can, but it’s where Black Widow and War Machine come in.
When was Iron Man 2 released?
Iron Man 2 was released on May 7, 2010.
Where does Iron Man 2 fit in the MCU timeline?
Iron Man 2 is set shortly after Iron Man and sits at #6 of 81 in story order.
Does Iron Man 2 have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Stay through the credits for at least one extra scene. What happens in it is in the spoiler box on this page.
What to watch before Iron Man 2
Iron Man 2 builds on these earlier titles, listed in release order:
- Iron Man (2008)
Where to watch Iron Man 2 in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Hulu |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch Iron Man 2 outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | Rent: Rakuten TV, Apple TV, Sky Store |
| Canada | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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