Iron Man

Before there was a Marvel Cinematic Universe, there was Iron Man. The armored Avenger didn't just launch a franchise. He helped redefine modern blockbuster filmmaking and became the foundation upon which Marvel built an interconnected universe spanning dozens of films and series.

In this series, Now Playing Podcast follows Tony Stark's complete live-action journey, from his earliest screen appearances to his rise as one of the MCU's most important heroes. We'll review every film featuring Iron Man, charting the evolution of a billionaire inventor whose genius, ego, and ambition repeatedly save the world while occasionally creating some of its biggest problems.

Along the way we'll witness the creation of increasingly advanced armor, the formation of the Avengers, battles against terrorists, robots, aliens, and mad titans, and the personal sacrifices that transformed Tony Stark from self-centered industrialist into a hero willing to give everything for others. We'll also examine the lasting impact Iron Man leaves on the Marvel Universe long after his story reaches its defining moments.

Join us as we suit up for every adventure, every upgrade, every wisecrack, and every impossible challenge faced by the man who proved that sometimes the greatest superpower is a really good idea and the determination to build it.