Movie Listing: Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 1: The Avengers - I

Iron Man

Heroes aren't born. They're built.

Release Date: Friday, May 2, 2008

Rating: Rated PG-13

Tony Stark is the complete playboy who also happens to be an engineering genius. While in Afghanistan demonstrating a new missile he's captured and wounded. His captors want him to assemble a missile for them but instead he creates an armored suit and a means to prevent his death from the shrapnel left in his chest by the attack. He uses the armored suit to escape. Back in the U.S.

Studio: Marvel Studios

Iron Man 2

New Armors. Same Hero.

Release Date: Friday, May 7, 2010

Rating: Rated PG-13

With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark faces pressure from the government, the press, and the public to share his technology with the military. All the while dealing with a mysterious illness facing Tony and a secretive government agency that sees him as a person of interest. Unwilling to let go of his inventions, Stark, along with Pepper Potts and Air Force Lieutenant Colonel James Rhodes at his side, must forge new alliances - and confront powerful enemies.

Studio: Marvel Studios