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| image          = Iron Man 2 poster.jpg
| alt            = Tony Stark is pictured center wearing a smart suit, against a black background, behind him are the Iron Man red and gold armor, and the Iron Man silver armor. His friends, Rhodes, Pepper, are beside him and below against a fireball appears Ivan Vanko armed with his energy whip weapons.
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director       = [[Jon Favreau]]
| producer       = [[Kevin Feige]]
| screenplay     = [[Justin Theroux]]
| based_on       = {{Based on|[[Iron Man]]|[[Stan Lee]]|[[Larry Lieber]]|[[Don Heck]]|[[Jack Kirby]]}}
| starring       = {{Plainlist|
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* [[Robert Downey Jr.]]
* [[Gwyneth Paltrow]]
* [[Don Cheadle]]
* [[Scarlett Johansson]]
* [[Sam Rockwell]]
* [[Mickey Rourke]]
* [[Samuel L. Jackson]]
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| music          = [[John Debney]] <!-- Additional composers should be written in prose -->
| cinematography = [[Matthew Libatique]]
| editing        = {{Plainlist|
* [[Dan Lebental]]
* [[Richard Pearson (film editor)|Richard Pearson]]
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| studio         = [[Marvel Studios]]
| distributor    = [[Paramount Pictures]]{{efn|name=Distributor}}
| released       = {{Film date|2010|04|26|[[El Capitan Theatre]]|2010|05|07|United States}}
| runtime        = 125 minutes<ref name="IFCO" />
| country        = United States
| language       = English
| budget         = <!-- Please consult the talk page for the current consensus before editing this field -->$170–200 million<ref name="budget" /><ref name="mojo" />
| gross          = $623.9 million<ref name="mojo" />
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'''''Iron Man 2''''' is a 2010 American [[superhero film]] based on the [[Marvel Comics]] character [[Iron Man]]. Produced by [[Marvel Studios]] and distributed by [[Paramount Pictures]],{{efn|name=Distributor|In July 2013, the film's distribution rights were transferred from [[Paramount Pictures]] to [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Finke |first=Nikki |author-link=Nikki Finke |date=July 2, 2013 |title=Disney Completes Purchase of Marvel Home Entertainment Distribution Rights |url=https://deadline.com/2013/07/disney-completes-all-marvel-home-distribution-rights-from-paramount-534270/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105143357/http://www.deadline.com/2013/07/disney-completes-all-marvel-home-distribution-rights-from-paramount/ |archive-date=November 5, 2013 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Palmeri |first=Christopher |date=July 2, 2013 |title=Disney Buys Rights to Four Marvel Movies From Viacom's Paramount |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-02/disney-buys-rights-to-four-marvel-movies-from-viacom-s-paramount.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421015055/http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-02/disney-buys-rights-to-four-marvel-movies-from-viacom-s-paramount.html |archive-date=April 21, 2014 |access-date=July 2, 2013 |work=Bloomberg}}</ref>}} it is the sequel to ''[[Iron Man (2008 film)|Iron Man]]'' (2008) and [[List of Marvel Cinematic Universe films|the third film]] in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] (MCU). Directed by [[Jon Favreau]] and written by [[Justin Theroux]], the film stars [[Robert Downey Jr.]] as [[Tony Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Tony Stark / Iron Man]] alongside [[Gwyneth Paltrow]], [[Don Cheadle]], [[Scarlett Johansson]], [[Sam Rockwell]], [[Mickey Rourke]], and [[Samuel L. Jackson]]. Set six months after the events of ''Iron Man'', the film follows Stark as he rejects government demands to share his technology, which is slowly killing him, while facing the vengeful Russian scientist [[Ivan Vanko]] (Rourke).

Development on a sequel to ''Iron Man'' began in May 2008 after the success of the first film. In July, Theroux was hired to write the script and Favreau was signed to return as director. Downey, Paltrow, and Jackson were set to reprise their roles from ''Iron Man'', while Cheadle was brought in to replace [[Terrence Howard]] in the role of [[James Rhodes (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|James Rhodes]]. In early 2009, Rourke, Rockwell, and Johansson filled out the supporting cast. Filming took place from April to July 2009, mostly in [[California]] as with the first film. A key sequence was filmed in [[Monaco]]. Unlike its predecessor, which mixed digital and practical effects, the sequel primarily relied on [[computer-generated imagery]] to create the Iron Man suits.

''Iron Man 2'' premiered at the [[El Capitan Theatre]] in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles]], on April 26, 2010, and was released in the United States on May 7 as part of [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One|Phase One]] of the MCU. It received praise for its action sequences and performances, but critics deemed it inferior to the first film. The sequel grossed over $623.9 million at the worldwide box office, making it the [[2010 in film#Highest-grossing films|seventh-highest-grossing film of 2010]]. It received an [[Academy Award]] nomination for [[Academy Award for Best Visual Effects|Best Visual Effects]]. A sequel, ''[[Iron Man 3]]'', was released on May 3, 2013.

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== Plot ==
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In Russia, the media covers [[Tony Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Tony Stark]]'s disclosure of his identity as Iron Man. [[Ivan Vanko (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Ivan Vanko]], mourning the death of his father [[Anton Vanko (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Anton Vanko]]—a former [[Stark Industries (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Stark Industries]] employee, sees this and builds the same miniature arc reactor as Stark's using old Stark Industries [[blueprint]]s left behind by Anton.

Six months later,{{efn|The events of the film also take place simultaneously with the events of ''[[The Incredible Hulk (film)|The Incredible Hulk]]'' (2008) and ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]'' (2011).<ref name="Phase1Timeline" />}} Tony wants to continue the legacy of his father [[Howard Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Howard]], and re-institutes the Stark Expo in New York City's [[Flushing Meadows–Corona Park]]. He also resists pressure to turn over his armored suits to the government and Stark's rival, [[Justin Hammer (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Justin Hammer]]. However, Stark learns that the [[palladium]] core in the arc reactor that keeps him alive and powers the armor is slowly poisoning him, and he is unable to find a substitute. Growing increasingly despondent about his impending death, and refusing to tell anyone about his condition, Stark appoints his assistant [[Pepper Potts (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Pepper Potts]] as CEO of Stark Industries and hires Stark employee [[Natasha Romanoff (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Natalie Rushman]] to replace her as his assistant.

Stark competes in the [[Historic Grand Prix of Monaco|Monaco Historic Grand Prix]], where he is attacked in the middle of the race by Vanko, who wields electrified whips powered by his arc reactor. Stark dons his armor and defeats Vanko, but the armor is severely damaged. Vanko explains that he intended to prove to the world that Iron Man is not invincible. Impressed by Vanko's performance, Hammer fakes Vanko's death while breaking him out of prison and asks him to build a line of armored suits to upstage Stark. Vanko decides that unmanned drones are better to eliminate the [[Ergonomics|human factor]].

During his birthday party, Stark gets drunk while wearing the Iron Man suit. Annoyed by Tony's recklessness, Stark's best friend, [[U.S. Air Force]] Lieutenant Colonel [[James Rhodes (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|James Rhodes]], dons Stark's prototype armor and tries to restrain him. The fight ends in a stalemate, and Rhodes confiscates the prototype armor for the U.S. Air Force. [[Nick Fury (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Nick Fury]], director of [[S.H.I.E.L.D. (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|S.H.I.E.L.D.]], approaches Stark. Fury reveals that "Rushman" is S.H.I.E.L.D. agent [[Natasha Romanoff (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Natasha Romanoff]] and that Fury personally knew Howard Stark, who was a founder of S.H.I.E.L.D. Fury explains that Vanko's father and Howard invented the arc reactor together, but Howard had Anton deported when the latter tried to sell it. The Soviets then sent Anton to the [[Gulag]]. Fury gives Stark some of his father's old material. In a [[diorama]] of the 1974 Stark Expo, Stark finds a diagram of the atomic structure of a new element. With the aid of his A.I., [[J.A.R.V.I.S.]], Stark determines it can replace his arc reactor's current palladium core, and successfully synthesizes it.

When Stark learns that Vanko is still alive, he goes to Hammer's expo. As Hammer unveils Vanko's armored drones, they are led by Rhodes in a heavily weaponized version of the prototype armor, dubbed "War Machine". Just as Stark arrives to warn Rhodes, Vanko takes remote control of all the drones and Rhodes's armor and attacks Stark. Hammer is arrested for breaking Vanko out of prison while Romanoff and Stark's bodyguard [[Happy Hogan (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Happy Hogan]] infiltrate Hammer's factory. Vanko escapes, but Romanoff gains access to Hammer Industries software and returns control of Rhodes's armor to him. Together, Stark and Rhodes defeat Vanko and his drones. Vanko dies by [[suicide]] by blowing up his suit and the drones.

At a debriefing, Fury informs Stark that because of his difficult personality, S.H.I.E.L.D. intends to use him only as a consultant moving forward. Stark and Rhodes receive medals for their heroism. In a [[post-credits scene]], S.H.I.E.L.D. agent [[Phil Coulson]] discovers [[Mjolnir (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|a large hammer]] in a desert in [[New Mexico]].{{efn|As depicted in ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]'' (2011)}}

== Cast ==
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* [[Robert Downey Jr.]] as [[Tony Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Tony Stark / Iron Man]]: <br />A billionaire who escaped captivity in [[Afghanistan]] with a suit of armor he created, he now struggles to keep his technology out of the government's hands. Downey and Favreau, who had been handed a script and worked from it on the first movie, conceived part of the film's story themselves.<ref name="RDJAugust2008" /> On Stark being a hero, Downey said, "It's kind of heroic, but really kind of on his own behalf. So I think there's probably a bit of an imposter complex and no sooner has he said, 'I am Iron Man–' that he's now really wondering what that means. If you have all this cushion like he does and the public is on your side and you have immense wealth and power, I think he's way too insulated to be okay."<ref name="DowneyComicCon" /> Downey put on 20 pounds of muscle to reprise the role.<ref name="DowneyMuscle" /> Six-year-old Davin Ransom portrays Tony Stark as a child.<ref name="RansomYoungStark" />
* [[Gwyneth Paltrow]] as [[Pepper Potts (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Pepper Potts]]: <br />Stark's closest friend, budding love interest, and business partner; Pepper is promoted to CEO of Stark Industries.<ref name="ew-cover" /> On her character's promotion, Paltrow opined, "When we start ''Iron Man 2'' Pepper and Tony are very much in the same vibe... as the movie progresses, Pepper is given more responsibility and she's promoted and it's nice to see her sort of grow up in that way. I think it really suits her, the job fits her really well."<ref name="PaltrowInquirer" /> Paltrow expressed excitement about working with Johansson.<ref name="PaltrowJohansson" />
* [[Don Cheadle]] as [[James Rhodes (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|James "Rhodey" Rhodes / War Machine]]: <br />An officer in the [[United States Air Force|U.S. Air Force]] and Tony Stark's close personal friend who later operates the [[War Machine]] armor. Cheadle replaces [[Terrence Howard]] from the first film.<ref name="CheadleReplaces" /> Cheadle had only a few hours to accept the role and did not even know what storyline Rhodes would undergo.<ref name="CheadleAccepting" /> He commented that he is a comic book fan, but had not previously participated in comics-themed films due to the scarcity of black superheroes.<ref name="MTV Seijas" /> Cheadle said he thought Iron Man was a robot before the first film came out.<ref name="ew-cover" /> On how he approached his character, Cheadle stated, "I go, what's the common denominator here? And the common denominator was really his friendship with Tony, and that's what we really tried to track in this one. How is their friendship impacted once Tony comes out and owns 'I am Iron Man'?".<ref name="CheadleComicCon" /> Cheadle said his suit was {{convert|50|lb|disp=flip}} of metal, and that he could not touch his face while wearing it.<ref name="CheadleSuitWeight" /> Cheadle signed a six-picture deal.<ref name="CheadleAVClub" />
* [[Scarlett Johansson]] as [[Natasha Romanoff (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow]]: <br />An undercover spy for S.H.I.E.L.D. posing as Stark's new assistant. Johansson dyed her hair red before she landed the part, hoping that it would help convince Favreau that she was right for the role.<ref name="JohanssonRedHair" /> On why she chose the role, Johansson said, "the Black Widow character resonated with me... [She] is a superhero, but she's also human. She's small, but she's strong... She is dark and has faced death so many times that she has a deep perspective on the value of life... It's hard not to admire her."<ref name="JohanssonFeb2015" /> She stated that she had "a bit of a freak-out moment" when she first saw the cat-suit and worked closely with the stunt team to learn how to fight in it in order to "sell it".<ref name="JohanssonComicCon" /> During promotion for ''[[Black Widow (2021 film)|Black Widow]]'' (2021), Johansson said the character was hyper-sexualized in ''Iron Man 2'', specifically referring to dialogue that described her as "a piece of something, like a possession", but at the time she felt this was "like a compliment". Though she was grateful to have been a part of the film, she was more grateful that the character's portrayal had evolved to convey a more positive message by the time of ''Black Widow''.<ref name="JohanssonColliderBW" />
* [[Sam Rockwell]] as [[Justin Hammer (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Justin Hammer]]: <br />A rival weapons manufacturer. Sam Rockwell was considered for the role of Tony Stark in the first film, and he accepted the role of Hammer without reading the script.<ref name="RockwellAccepts" /> He had never heard of [[Justin Hammer|the character]] before he was contacted about the part, and was unaware Hammer is an old Englishman in the comics.<ref name="RockwellRole" /> Rockwell said, "I worked with Jon Favreau on this film called ''[[Made (2001 film)|Made]]'' (2001). And Justin Theroux, who wrote the script, is an old friend of mine, they sort of cooked up this idea and [[Pitch (filmmaking)|pitched]] it to [[Kevin Feige]]. What they did, they were maybe going to do one villain like they did with [[Jeff Bridges]], but then they decided to split the villains. And really Mickey [Rourke] is the main [villain], but I come to his aid."<ref name="RockwellSplitVillains" /> Rockwell described his character as "plucky comic relief, but he's got a little bit of an edge".<ref name="RockwellComicRelief" />
* [[Mickey Rourke]] as [[Ivan Vanko (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Ivan Vanko / Whiplash]]: <br />A Russian [[physicist]] and ex-convict who builds a pair of arc reactor-based electric whips to exact vengeance on the Stark family.<ref name="USATodayWhiplash" /> The character is an amalgamation of [[Whiplash (comics)|Whiplash]] and [[Crimson Dynamo]].<ref name="CrimsonDynamo" /> Rourke visited [[Butyrka prison]] to research the role,<ref name="RourkePrisonResearch" /> and he suggested that half of the character's dialogue be in Russian.<ref name="RourkeRussian" /> He also suggested the addition of tattoos, gold teeth and a fondness for a pet [[cockatoo]], paying for the teeth and bird with his own money.<ref name="RourkeBird" /> One of Rourke's tattoos read "Loki", the name of one of his dogs that had died prior to filming, which Feige requested be digitally removed as it felt it would lead to confusion regarding the comics character [[Loki (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Loki]] who was set to appear in ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]'' (2011).<ref name="MCUReignOfMarvelStudios" />{{rp|131}} Rourke explained that he did not want to play a "one-dimensional bad guy", and wanted to challenge the audience to see something redeemable in him.<ref name="ew-cover" /> Not knowing anything about computers, Rourke described pretending to be tech-savvy as the hardest part of the role.<ref name="RourkeComputers" />
* [[Samuel L. Jackson]] as [[Nick Fury (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Nick Fury]]: <br />Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.; Jackson signed a nine-film contract to play the character.<ref name="SLJSignsOn" /> On the subject of his character not seeing any action in the film, Jackson said, "We still haven't moved Nick Fury into the bad-ass zone. He's still just kind of a talker."<ref name="SLJSplashPage" />
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The director, [[Jon Favreau]], reprises his role as [[Happy Hogan (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Happy Hogan]],<ref name="FavreauHappyTwitter" /> Tony Stark's bodyguard and chauffeur, while [[Clark Gregg]] and [[Leslie Bibb]] reprise their roles as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent [[Phil Coulson]]<ref name="GreggMara" /> and reporter [[Christine Everhart (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Christine Everhart]],<ref name="Bibb" /> respectively. [[John Slattery]] appears as Tony's father [[Howard Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Howard Stark]]<ref name="SlatteryHoward" /> and [[Garry Shandling]] appears as United States Senator [[Stern (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Stern]], who wants Stark to give [[Iron Man's armor (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Iron Man's armor]] to the government.<ref name="Shandling" /> Favreau stated that Shandling's character was named after radio personality [[Howard Stern]].<ref name="BabaBooey" /> [[Paul Bettany]] again voices Stark's computer, [[J.A.R.V.I.S.]]<ref name="BettanyJARVIS" /> [[Olivia Munn]] originally appeared as an unnamed character who was subsequently cut from the film. Favreau then gave her the role of Chess Roberts, a reporter covering the Stark expo.<ref name="MunnImprov" /><ref name="MunnChange" /> [[Yevgeni Lazarev]] appears as Ivan Vanko's father, [[Anton Vanko (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Anton Vanko]],<ref name="Lazarev" /> [[Kate Mara]] portrays a [[Service of process|process server]] who summons Tony to the government hearing,<ref name="Mara" /> and [[Stan Lee]] appears as himself (but is mistaken for [[Larry King]]).<ref name="LeeKing" />

Additionally, news anchor [[Christiane Amanpour]],<ref name="Amanpour" /> political commentator [[Bill O'Reilly (political commentator)|Bill O'Reilly]],<ref name="VarietyReview" /> [[Tesla Motors]] CEO [[Elon Musk]], and [[Oracle Corporation]] CEO [[Larry Ellison]] appear as themselves.<ref name="MuskEllisonCameos" /> [[DJ AM|Adam Goldstein]], who also appears as himself, died before the film's release; the film is dedicated to his memory.<ref name="commentary" /> Favreau's son Max appears as a child wearing an Iron Man mask whom Stark saves from a drone. In 2017, ''[[Spider-Man: Homecoming]]'' director [[Jon Watts]] said that he had suggested to Feige that they [[Retroactive continuity|retroactively establish]] this child to be the introduction of a young [[Peter Parker (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Peter Parker / Spider-Man]] to the MCU, an idea that Feige agreed was plausible,<ref name="PeterParker2" /> and which then-Spider-Man actor [[Tom Holland (actor)|Tom Holland]] also supported.<ref name="PeterParker" /><ref name="PeterParker3" />

== Production ==
=== Development ===
[[File:Jon Favreau at Edwards Air Force Base.JPG|thumb|Jon Favreau meeting with members of the U.S. Air Force while filming at Edwards Air Force Base]]
[[Jon Favreau]] said it was originally his intent to create a film trilogy for [[Iron Man]],<ref name="Eric Vespe" /> with Obadiah Stane ([[Jeff Bridges]]) becoming [[Iron Monger]] during the sequels. After a meeting between Favreau and various comic book writers, including [[Mark Millar]], Stane became the main villain in ''Iron Man''. Millar argued that the [[Mandarin (comics)|Mandarin]], whom Favreau originally intended to fill that role, was too fantastical.<ref name="MarkMillar" /> Favreau concurred, deciding, "I look at Mandarin more like how in ''[[Star Wars]]'' you had the [[Palpatine|Emperor]], but [[Darth Vader]] is the guy you want to see fight. Then you work your way to the time when lightning bolts are shooting out of the fingers and all that stuff could happen. But you can't have what happened in ''[[Return of the Jedi]]'' (1983) happen in ''[[Star Wars (film)|A New Hope]]'' (1977). You just can't do it".<ref name="FavreauStarWars" /> Favreau also discussed in interviews how the films' version of Mandarin "allows us to incorporate the whole pantheon of villains". He mentioned that S.H.I.E.L.D. would continue to have a major role.<ref name="chat" />

During development, Favreau said the film would explore Stark's alcoholism, but it would not be "the '[[Demon in a Bottle]]' version".<ref name="chat" /> While promoting the first film, Downey stated that Stark would probably develop a drinking problem as he is unable to cope with his age, the effects of revealing he is Iron Man, and Pepper getting a boyfriend.<ref name="black" /> Downey later clarified that the film was not a strict adaptation of the "Demon in a Bottle" storyline from the comic book series, but was instead about the "interim space" between the origin and the "Demon" story arc.<ref name="et" /> The storyline was ultimately downplayed for the film, as studio executives were concerned with how an alcoholic Iron Man would be perceived in marketing and affect merchandise sales.<ref name="VultureRewriting" /> [[Shane Black]] gave some advice on the script, and suggested to Favreau and Downey that they model Stark on [[J. Robert Oppenheimer]], who became depressed with being "the destroyer of worlds" after working on the [[Manhattan Project]].<ref name="black" /> An early version for the film's story involved [[Justin Hammer]] creating different villains in addition to [[Whiplash (Marvel Comics)|Whiplash]], like [[Ghost (Marvel Comics)|Ghost]], but the idea was discarded. Ghost debuted in the MCU years later in ''[[Ant-Man and the Wasp]]'' (2018).<ref name="TSoMS:TMotMCU" />

=== Pre-production ===
After the commercial success of ''[[Iron Man (2008 film)|Iron Man]]'' in May 2008, [[Marvel Studios]] began developing a sequel, with an intended release date of April 30, 2010.<ref name="MarvelAnnouncesIM2" /> That July, Favreau officially signed on to direct following several months of negotiating,<ref name="FavreauSignsIM2" /> while [[Justin Theroux]] signed to write the script, which would be based on a story written by Favreau and Downey.<ref name="TherouxWriting" /> Theroux co-wrote ''[[Tropic Thunder]]'' (2008), which Downey had starred in, and Downey recommended him to Marvel.<ref name="TherouxNov2008" /> [[Genndy Tartakovsky]] [[storyboard]]ed the film,<ref name="Tartakovsky" /> and [[Adi Granov]] returned to supervise the designs for [[Iron Man's armor (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Iron Man's armor]].<ref name="chat" />

In October 2008, Marvel Studios came to an agreement to film ''Iron Man 2'', as well as their next three films, at Raleigh Studios in [[Manhattan Beach, California]].<ref name="FilmingRaleigh" /> A few days later, Don Cheadle was hired to replace Terrence Howard.<ref name="CheadleReplaces" /> On being replaced, Howard stated, "There was no explanation, apparently the contracts that we write and sign aren't worth the paper that they're printed on sometimes. Promises aren't kept, and good-faith negotiations aren't always held up."<ref name="HowardInterview" /> ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' stated Favreau did not enjoy working with Howard, often re-shooting and cutting his scenes; Howard's publicist said he had a good experience playing the part, while Marvel chose not to comment. As Favreau and Theroux chose to reduce the role, Marvel came to Howard to discuss lowering his salary—Howard was the first actor hired in ''Iron Man'' and was paid the largest salary. The publication stated they were unsure whether Howard's representatives left the project first or if Marvel chose to stop negotiating.<ref name="EWHoward" /> Theroux denied the part of the report which claimed the size of the role had fluctuated.<ref name="TherouxNov2008" /> In November 2013, Howard stated that, going into the film, the studio offered him far less than was in his three-picture contract, claiming they told him the second will be successful, "with or without you," and, without mentioning him by name, said Downey "took the money that was supposed to go to me and pushed me out."<ref name="HowardInterview2" />

In January 2009, Rourke and Rockwell entered negotiations to play a pair of villains.<ref name="RourkeRockwell" /> A few days later, Rockwell confirmed he would take the role, and that his character would be Justin Hammer.<ref name="RockwellAccepts" /> Paul Bettany confirmed that he would be returning to voice J.A.R.V.I.S.<ref name="BettanyJARVIS" /> Marvel entered into early talks with [[Emily Blunt]] to play the Black Widow,<ref name="BluntWidow" /> though she was unable to take the role due to a previous commitment to star in ''[[Gulliver's Travels (2010 film)|Gulliver's Travels]]'' (2010).<ref name="BluntOut" /> Samuel L. Jackson confirmed that he had been in discussions to reprise the role of Nick Fury from the first film's post-credits scene, but that contract disputes were making a deal difficult. Jackson stated, "There was a huge kind of negotiation that broke down. I don't know. Maybe I won't be Nick Fury."<ref name="SLJJanuaryDispute" />

In February, Jackson and Marvel came to terms, and he was signed to play the character in up to nine films.<ref name="SLJSignsOn" /> Downey and Rourke discussed his part during a roundtable discussion with [[David Ansen]] at the [[66th Golden Globe Awards|2009 Golden Globes]], and Rourke met with Favreau and Theroux to discuss the role. Rourke almost dropped out because of Marvel's initial salary offer of $250,000, but the studio raised the offer, and in March, Rourke signed on.<ref name="RourkeCast" /> Later that same day, Scarlett Johansson signed on to play the Black Widow. Her deal included options for multiple films, including potentially ''[[The Avengers (2012 film)|The Avengers]]''.<ref name="JohanssonMarch2009" /> Prior to her casting, Johansson had also researched other Marvel characters she could play, including the [[Blonde Phantom]] and the [[Wasp (character)|Wasp]].<ref name="TSoMS:TMotMCU" /> In April, Garry Shandling,<ref name="Shandling" /> Clark Gregg, and [[Kate Mara]] joined the cast.<ref name="GreggMara" />

=== Filming ===
{{quote box|align=left|width=30%|quote="This is one of the richest men in the world, so we can't buy our practicals from Home Depot. Everything had to be intelligent technology, and it had to look classic enough to have some shelf life – we didn't want it to look embarrassingly dated 10 years from now."|source=[[Matthew Libatique]], the film's cinematographer<ref name="LibatiqueASC" />}}
[[Principal photography]] began April 6, 2009,<ref name="July18Wrap" /> at the Pasadena Masonic Temple,<ref name="SHHPasadenaMT" /> with the [[working title]] ''Rasputin''.<ref name="Rasputin" /> The bulk of the production took place at Raleigh Studios,<ref name="LibatiqueASC" /> though other locations were also used. Scenes were filmed at [[Edwards Air Force Base]] from May 11 through May 13. The location had also been used for ''Iron Man'', and Favreau stated that he felt the "real military assets make the movie more authentic and the topography and the beauty of the desert and flightline open the movie up".<ref name="FilmingEdwardsBase" /> The Historic Grand Prix of Monaco action sequence was shot in the parking lot of [[Downey Studios]], with sets constructed in May<ref name="OLVDowneyMay" /> and filming lasting through June.<ref name="OLVDowneyJune" /> Permission to film in Monaco prior to the [[2009 Monaco Grand Prix]] had initially been awarded, but was later retracted by [[Bernie Ecclestone]]. The filmmakers shipped one [[Rolls-Royce Phantom (2003)|Rolls-Royce Phantom]] there and filmed a track sequence in which race cars were later digitally added. [[Tanner Foust]] took on the role of driving Stark's racing car.<ref name="MonacoDowney" /> Also in June, it was reported that John Slattery had joined the film's cast as Howard Stark.<ref name="SlatteryHoward" /> Olivia Munn was also cast, in an unspecified role.<ref name="MunnJoins" />

A massive green screen was constructed at the [[Sepulveda Dam]] to film a portion of the Stark Expo exterior, with the rest either shot at an area high school or added digitally. To construct the green screen, hundreds of shipping containers were stacked, covered in plywood and plaster, and then painted green.<ref name="LibatiqueASC" /> For the conclusion of that climactic scene, which the crew dubbed the "Japanese Garden" scene, a set was built inside Sony Studios in Los Angeles.<ref name="LibatiqueASC" /> Filming lasted 71 days, and the film's production officially wrapped on July 18, 2009.<ref name="July18Wrap" /> A [[post-credits scene]] depicting the discovery of a large hammer was filmed on the set of ''[[Thor (film)|Thor]]'' (2011), and some of it was reused in the film.<ref name="commentary" /> Jon Favreau revealed that the scene was filmed with [[anamorphic format|anamorphic lenses]] to match ''Thor'',<ref name="commentary" /> and was directed by [[Kenneth Branagh]], the director of ''Thor''.<ref name="SlashFilmNov2013" />

A large amount of improvisation was done on set during filming, notably from Downey, which necessitated Theroux to do "writing gymnastics" to create a cohesive narrative around the various ad-libs; this process caused Theroux's back to give out and become bedridden because of the stress and toll it took on him. The film's story eventually strayed from the intended adaptation of the "Demon in the Bottle" storyline.<ref name="VultureRewriting" /> Speaking to the "Demon in the Bottle" elements in the film, Theroux noted how Stark is shown drinking and out of control, becoming a "self-destructive ticking clock", stating that his palladium illness served as a substitute metaphor for "a man who's running out of steam and needs his friends to step up". Additionally, the creatives did not want the film to become like ''[[Leaving Las Vegas]]'' (1995) had they faithfully adapted the storyline.<ref name="TherouxDemonBottle2010" />

=== Post-production ===
In January 2010, [[IMAX Corporation]], Marvel, and Paramount announced that the film would receive a limited release on digital [[IMAX]] screens.<ref name="IMAXJan2010" /> It was not shot with IMAX cameras, so it was converted into the format using the [[IMAX DMR]] technology.<ref name="Tartakovsky" /><ref name="IMAXJan2010" /> The film underwent reshoots in February.<ref name="CheadleFeb2010" /> Olivia Munn's original role was cut, but she was given a new role during the reshoots.<ref name="MunnChange" />

[[File:Iron Man and War Machine suits VFX in Iron Man 2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.15|Robert Downey Jr. and Don Cheadle in their suits, before and after ILM's CGI enhancements]]
[[Janek Sirrs]] was the film's [[visual effects supervisor]],<ref name="JanekSirrs" /> and [[Industrial Light & Magic]] did the majority of the effects, as it did on the first film.<ref name="ILMBenSnow" /> ILM's visual effects supervisor on the film, [[Ben Snow]], said their work on the film was "harder" than their work on the first, stating that Favreau asked more of them this time around. Snow described the process of digitally creating the suits:
{{Blockquote|text=On the first ''Iron Man'', we tried to use the Legacy [Studios, [[Stan Winston]]'s effects company] and Stan Winston suits as much as we could. For the second one, Jon [Favreau] was confident we could create the [[Computer-generated imagery|CG]] suits, and the action dictated using them. So, Legacy created what we called the "football suits" from the torso up with a chest plate and helmet. We'd usually put in some arm pieces, but not the whole arm. In the house fight sequence, where Robert Downey Jr. staggers around tipsy, we used some of the practical suit and extended it digitally. Same thing in the [[Randy's Donuts]] scene. But in the rest of the film, we used the CG suit entirely. And [[Double Negative (VFX)|Double Negative]] did an all-digital suit for the Monaco chase.<ref name="ILMBenSnow" />}}

ILM created 527 shots for the film, using programs such as [[Autodesk Maya|Maya]].<ref name="Autodesk" /> Perception worked on over 125 shots for the film.<ref name="PerceptionNYC" /> They crafted gadgets, such as Tony Stark's transparent [[LG Corp|LG]] [[smartphone]],<ref name="IM2Gadgets" /> and created the backdrops for the Stark Expo as well as the computer screen interfaces on the touch-screen coffee table and the holographic lab environment.<ref name="PerceptionNYC" /> In total, 11 visual effect studios worked on the film.<ref name="JanekSirrs" />

== Music ==
{{Further|Iron Man 2 (soundtrack)}}

A soundtrack album featuring [[AC/DC]] was released by [[Columbia Records]] on April 19, 2010,<ref name="ACDC" /> in at least three different versions: basic, special and deluxe. The basic edition includes the CD; the special edition contains a 15-track CD, a 32-page booklet and a DVD featuring interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and music videos; and the deluxe includes a reproduction of one of Iron Man's first comic book appearances. Only 2 songs on the soundtrack actually appear in the movie. Although not included on the soundtrack album the film includes songs by [[The Average White Band]], [[The Clash]], [[Queen (band)|Queen]], [[Daft Punk]], [[2Pac]] and [[Beastie Boys]].<ref name="IMDBSoundtracks" />

The film score was released commercially as ''Iron Man 2: Original Motion Picture Score'' on July 20, 2010, featuring 25 tracks. [[John Debney]] composed the score with [[Tom Morello]], with composer [[Richard M. Sherman]] of the [[Sherman Brothers]] contributing the Stark Expo theme song, "Make Way for Tomorrow Today".<ref name="MorelloScoring" />

== Marketing ==
[[File:Iron man 2 cast comic con.jpg|thumb|upright=1.35|The cast of ''Iron Man 2'' at the 2009 [[San Diego Comic-Con]]]]
At the 2009 [[San Diego Comic-Con]], a five-minute trailer for the movie was shown. Actors portraying Stark Industries recruiters handed out business cards with an invitation to apply.<ref name="SDCC09StarkInd" /> A website for Stark Industries went online, with an attached graphic of a "napkin memo" from Stark to Potts announcing that Stark Industries no longer made weapons. Another section featured an online application.<ref name="ViralMarketingApplication" /> It was confirmed that the first theatrical trailer would premiere in front of ''[[Sherlock Holmes (2009 film)|Sherlock Holmes]]'' (another Robert Downey Jr. film). This trailer was released online on December 16, 2009. A new trailer was shown by Robert Downey Jr. on ''[[Jimmy Kimmel Live!]]'' on March 7 after the Academy Awards.<ref name="JimmyKimmelIM2Trailer" /> Promotional partners included [[NortonLifeLock|Symantec]], [[Dr Pepper]], [[Burger King]], [[7 Eleven]], [[Audi]], LG Electronics<ref name="PromoPartners" /> and Hershey.<ref name="HersheyPromo" />

Author [[Alexander C. Irvine]] adapted the script into a novel, also titled ''Iron Man 2'', that was released in April 2010.<ref name="novel" /> Prior to the film release, Marvel Comics released a four-issue miniseries comic book titled ''Iron Man vs Whiplash'', which introduced the film's version of Whiplash into the [[Marvel Universe]].<ref name="WhiplashComics" /> A three-issue prequel miniseries titled ''Iron Man 2: Public Identity'' was released in April.<ref name="PublicIdentity1" /><ref name="PublicIdentity2" /><ref name="PublicIdentity3" />

An [[Iron Man 2 (video game)|''Iron Man 2'' video game]] was released by [[Sega]] on May 4, 2010, in North America,<ref name="VideoGameReleaseDate" /> written by ''[[The Invincible Iron Man (comics)|The Invincible Iron Man]]'' scribe [[Matt Fraction]].<ref name="VideoGameFraction" /> The [[Wii]] version was developed by [[High Voltage Software]] and all console versions were published by Sega,<ref name="VideoGameWiiVoltage" /> while [[Gameloft]] published the mobile game.<ref name="MobileGame" /> The game's Comic-Con trailer showed that the [[Crimson Dynamo]] was set to appear as a villain. Cheadle and Jackson voice their respective characters in the games.<ref name="VideoGameActors" /> The trailer revealed that [[Advanced Idea Mechanics|A.I.M]], [[Roxxon Energy Corporation]], and [[Ultimo (Marvel Comics)|Ultimo]] (depicted as a man named Kearson DeWitt in a large armor suit) are enemies in the game as well as revealing that the wearer of the Crimson Dynamo armor is General Valentin Shatalov.<ref name="VideoGameTrailer" /> The game received "generally unfavorable" reviews, with a [[Metacritic]] score of 41% for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions.<ref name="mc-ps3" /><ref name="mc-360" />

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
''Iron Man 2'' premiered at the [[El Capitan Theatre]] in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles]], on April 26, 2010,<ref name="Premiere" /> and was released in 6,764 theaters (48 [[IMAX]]) across 54 countries between April 28 and May 7,<ref name="mojo" /><ref name="WorldwideReleaseDates" /><ref name="IMAXOpeningBoxOffice" /> before going into general release in the United States on May 7, 2010.<ref name="WorldwideReleaseDates" /> In the United States, it opened at 4,380 theaters, 181 of which were IMAX.<ref name="BOMIM2BuildsOn" /> The international release date of the film was moved forward to increase interest ahead of the [[2010 FIFA World Cup]] [[association football]] tournament.<ref name="PirateBayLeak" /> ''Iron Man 2'' is part of [[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One|Phase One]] of the MCU.<ref name="PhaseOne" />

=== Home media ===
On September 28, 2010, the film was released by [[Paramount Home Entertainment]] on [[DVD-Video|DVD]] and [[Blu-ray]].<ref name="BluRayReleaseDate" /> The film was also collected in a 10-disc [[box set]] titled "[[Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One#Home media|Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One – Avengers Assembled]]", which includes all of the Phase One films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.<ref name="PhaseOneSetAnnounced" /> It was released by [[Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment]] on April 2, 2013.<ref name="PhaseOneSetDelayed" /><ref name="Box set release" />

== Reception ==
=== Box office ===
''Iron Man 2'' earned $312.4 million in the United States and Canada, as well as $311.5 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $623.9 million.<ref name="mojo" /> Since the film was included in a predetermined legacy distribution deal that was signed before [[The Walt Disney Company]] purchased Marvel, Paramount Pictures distributed the film and collected 8% of the box office, while the remaining portion went to Disney.<ref name="budget" /><ref name="ParamountPercentage" />

''Iron Man 2'' earned $51 million on its opening day in the United States and Canada (including $7.5 million from Thursday previews),<ref name="OpeningDayBO" /> for a total weekend gross of $128 million, which was the fifth-highest opening weekend ever, at the time, behind ''[[The Dark Knight]]'', ''[[Spider-Man 3]]'', ''[[The Twilight Saga: New Moon]]'', and ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest]]''. It also had the highest opening for a 2010 movie and Paramount's highest opening weekend.<ref name="BOMIM2BuildsOn" /> The film yielded an average of $29,252 per theater.<ref name="OpeningDayBO" /> IMAX contributed $9.8 million, which was the highest opening weekend for a 2D IMAX film, surpassing [[Star Trek (2009 film)|''Star Trek'']]'s previous record of $8.5 million.<ref name="BOMIM2BuildsOn" /> ''Iron Man 2'' is the [[List of American films of 2010#Box office|third-highest-grossing film of 2010 in the United States and Canada]], behind ''[[Toy Story 3]]'' and ''[[Alice in Wonderland (2010 film)|Alice in Wonderland]]''.<ref name="Highest2010Grosses" />

''Iron Man 2'' launched in six European markets with number-one openings on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, for a total of $2.2 million.<ref name="EuropeanOpeningBoxOffice" /> It earned $100.2 million its first five days from 53 foreign markets, for a strong average of $14,814 per site.<ref name="mojo" /> IMAX Corporation reported grosses of $2.25 million, surpassing the previous record-holder for an IMAX 2D release, 2009's ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'' ($2.1 million).<ref name="IMAXOpeningBoxOffice" /> It was the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2010 internationally, behind ''Toy Story 3'', ''Alice in Wonderland'', ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1]]'', ''[[Inception]]'', ''[[Shrek Forever After]]'', and ''[[The Twilight Saga: Eclipse]]''.<ref name="International2010Grosses" />

=== Critical response ===
{{Anchor|Critics}}
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The [[review aggregator]] [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported an approval rating of {{RT data|score}}, with an average score of {{RT data|average}}, based on {{RT data|count}} reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "It isn't quite the breath of fresh air that ''Iron Man'' was, but this sequel comes close with solid performances and an action-packed plot."<ref>{{Cite Rotten Tomatoes |id=iron_man_2 |type=m |title=Iron Man 2 |access-date={{RT data|access date}}}}{{RT data|edit}}</ref> [[Metacritic]] gave the film a weighted average rating of 57 out of 100, based on 40 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.<ref name="meta" /> Audiences polled by [[CinemaScore]] gave the film an average grade of "A" on a scale of A+ to F, the same score as its predecessor.<ref name="OpeningDayBO" />

Brian Lowry of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' stated, "''Iron Man 2'' isn't as much fun as its predecessor, but by the time the smoke clears, it'll do".<ref name="VarietyReview" /> Anthony Lane of ''[[The New Yorker]]'' said, "To find a comic-book hero who doesn't agonize over his supergifts, and would defend his constitutional right to get a kick out of them, is frankly a relief".<ref name="NewYorkerReview" /> David Edelstein of ''[[New York Magazine]]'' wrote, "It doesn't come close to the emotional heft of those two rare 2s that outclassed their ones: ''[[Superman II]]'' and ''[[Spider-Man 2]]''. But ''Iron Man 2'' hums along quite nicely".<ref name="NewYorkMagReview" /> [[Roger Ebert]] gave it 3 stars out of 4, stating, "''Iron Man 2'' is a polished, high-octane sequel, not as good as the original but building once again on a quirky performance by Robert Downey Jr".<ref name="EbertReview" /> [[Frank Lovece]] of ''[[Film Journal International]]'', a one-time Marvel Comics writer, said, "In a refreshing and unexpected turn, the sequel to ''Iron Man'' doesn't find a changed man. Inside the metal, imperfect humanity grows even more so, as thought-provoking questions of identity meet techno-fantasy made flesh."<ref name="FrankLoveceReview" />

Conversely, Kirk Honeycutt of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' stated, "Everything fun and terrific about ''Iron Man'', a mere two years ago, has vanished with its sequel. In its place, ''Iron Man 2'' has substituted noise, confusion, multiple villains, irrelevant stunts and misguided story lines."<ref name="THRReview" />

=== Accolades ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:99%;"
|-
! Year !! Award !! Category !! Recipient(s) !! Result !! {{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
|rowspan="23"|2010
|rowspan="1"|[[Hollywood Film Festival|Hollywood Film Award]]
|Visual Effects of the Year
| ''Iron Man 2''
|{{Won}}
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="HFAwin" />
|-
|rowspan="2"|[[Satellite Awards 2010|Satellite Awards]]
|Best Sound (Mixing & Editing)
|rowspan="2"| ''Iron Man 2''
|{{Nom}}
|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="Satellitenoms" />
|-
|Best Visual Effects
|{{Nom}}
|-
|rowspan="7"|[[2010 Teen Choice Awards|Teen Choice Awards]]
|[[Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie – Sci-Fi|Choice Movie: Sci-Fi]]
| ''Iron Man 2''
|{{Nom}}
|rowspan="7" style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="TCAnoms" />
|-
|[[Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor – Sci-Fi|Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi]]
|[[Robert Downey Jr.]]
|{{Nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress – Sci-Fi|Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi]]
|[[Gwyneth Paltrow]]
|{{Nom}}
|-
|[[Scarlett Johansson]]
|{{Nom}}
|-
|[[Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Villain|Choice Movie: Villain]]
|[[Mickey Rourke]]
|{{Nom}}
|-
|Choice Movie: Dance
|Robert Downey Jr.
|{{Nom}}
|-
|Choice Movie: Fight
|[[Don Cheadle]] and Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man & War Machine vs The Hammer Drones)
|{{Nom}}
|-
|rowspan="13" |[[2010 Scream Awards|Scream Awards]]
|The Ultimate Scream
|rowspan="2"| ''Iron Man 2''
|{{Nom}}
|style="text-align:center;" rowspan="13" |<ref name="ScreamAwards" />
|-
| Best Science Fiction Movie
|{{Nom}}
|-
| Best Science Fiction Actor
| Robert Downey Jr.
| {{Nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | Best Science Fiction Actress
| Gwyneth Paltrow
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Scarlett Johansson
| {{Won}}
|-
| Best Supporting Actor
| Don Cheadle
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Best Villain
| Mickey Rourke
| {{Won}}
|-
| Best Superhero
| Robert Downey Jr.
| {{Won}}
|-
| Best Cameo
| [[Stan Lee]]
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Best Ensemble
| ''Iron Man 2''
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Fight Scene of the Year
| "Final Battle: Iron Man and War Machine vs Whiplash and the Drones"
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Best F/X
|rowspan="2"| ''Iron Man 2''
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Best Comic Book Movie
| {{Nom}}
|-
|rowspan="15"| 2011
|rowspan="5"| [[37th People's Choice Awards|People's Choice Awards]]
| Favorite Action Movie
|rowspan="2"| ''Iron Man 2''
| {{Won}}
|rowspan="5" style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="PCAnoms" />
|-
|Favorite Movie
|{{Nom}}
|-
|Favorite Movie Actor
| rowspan="2" |Robert Downey Jr.
|{{Nom}}
|-
|Favorite Action Star
|{{Nom}}
|-
|Favorite On-Screen Team
|Robert Downey Jr. and Don Cheadle
|{{Nom}}
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[9th Visual Effects Society Awards|Visual Effects Society Awards]]
|Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Feature Motion Picture
|[[Ben Snow]], [[Ged Wright]], [[Janek Sirrs]], Susan Pickett
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="3"|<ref>{{Cite web |title=9th Annual VES Awards |url=https://www.visualeffectssociety.com/ayear/9th-annual-ves-awards |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331133444/https://www.visualeffectssociety.com/ayear/9th-annual-ves-awards |archive-date=March 31, 2019 |access-date=December 22, 2017 |website=visual effects society}}</ref>
|-
|Outstanding Models in a Feature Motion Picture
|Bruce Holcomb, Ron Woodall, John Goodson, John Walker for "Hammer Military Drones"
|{{nom}}
|-
|Outstanding Created Environment in a Feature Motion Picture
|Giles Hancock, Richard Bluff, Todd Vaziri, Aaron McBride for the "Stark Expo"
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[83rd Academy Awards|Academy Awards]]
| [[Academy Award for Best Visual Effects|Best Visual Effects]]
| ''Iron Man 2''
|{{Nom}}
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="Oscarnom" />
|-
| [[2011 Kids' Choice Awards|Kids' Choice Awards]]
| Favorite Buttkicker
| Robert Downey Jr.
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center" | <ref name="KCANom" />
|-
|rowspan="4"| [[37th Saturn Awards|Saturn Awards]]
| [[Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film|Best Science Fiction Film]]
| ''Iron Man 2''
|{{Nom}}
|rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="Saturnnoms" />
|-
| [[Saturn Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
|Robert Downey Jr.
|{{Nom}}
|-
| [[Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]]
|Scarlett Johansson
|{{Nom}}
|-
| [[Saturn Award for Best Special Effects|Best Special Effects]]
| ''Iron Man 2''
|{{Nom}}
|-
| [[BET Awards 2011|BET Awards]]
| [[BET Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
|Don Cheadle
|{{Nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="BETAwards"/>
|}

== Sequel ==
{{Main|Iron Man 3}}
{{Further|List of Marvel Cinematic Universe films}}
After the release of ''Iron Man 2'', [[Walt Disney Studios (division)|Walt Disney Studios]] agreed to pay Paramount at least $115 million for the worldwide distribution rights to ''Iron Man 3'' and ''The Avengers''.<ref name="DisneyIM3" /> ''Iron Man 3'' was released on May 3, 2013.<ref name="IM3ReleaseDate" /> Shane Black directed the film,<ref name="ShaneBlackIM3" /> from a screenplay by [[Drew Pearce]].<ref name="DrewPearceIM3" /> Downey, Paltrow, Cheadle, and Favreau reprised their roles, while [[Ben Kingsley]]<ref name="KingsleyIM3" /> played [[Trevor Slattery]],<ref name="MandarinIM3" /> [[Guy Pearce]] played [[Aldrich Killian]],<ref name="GuyPearceIM3" /> and [[Rebecca Hall]]<ref name="HallIM3" /> played [[Maya Hansen]].<ref name="HansenIM3" />

== See also ==
* [[List of films featuring powered exoskeletons]]
* "[[What If... the World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?]]", an episode of the MCU television series ''[[What If...? (TV series)|What If...?]]'' that reimagines some events of this film

== Notes ==
{{Notelist}}

== References ==
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<ref name="EWHoward">{{Cite magazine |last=Sperling |first=Nicole |date=November 4, 2008 |title='Iron Man 2': How Terrence Howard Lost His Metal |url=https://ew.com/article/2008/11/04/iron-man-2-why-terrence-howard-was-recast/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221142150/https://ew.com/article/2008/11/04/iron-man-2-why-terrence-howard-was-recast/ |archive-date=February 21, 2015 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref>

<ref name="THRReview">{{Cite web |last=Honeycutt |first=Kirk |date=April 27, 2010 |title=Iron Man 2 – Film Review |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/iron-man-2-film-review-29527/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101124091051/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/iron-man-2-film-review-29527 |archive-date=November 24, 2010 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

<ref name="commentary">''Iron Man 2'' DVD commentary with [[Jon Favreau]]</ref>

<ref name="IMDBSoundtracks">{{Cite web |title=Iron Man 2 (2010) – Soundtracks |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1228705/soundtrack |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402041916/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1228705/soundtrack |archive-date=April 2, 2012 |access-date=November 29, 2011 |website=[[IMDb]]}}</ref>

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<ref name="Highest2010Grosses">{{Cite web |title=Domestic Box Office For 2010 |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/year/2010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100113000534/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/yearly/chart/?yr=2010&p=.htm |archive-date=January 13, 2010 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |website=[[Box Office Mojo]]}}</ref>

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<ref name="black">{{Cite news |last=Collura |first=Scott |date=April 29, 2008 |title=Downey Jr. on Tony Stark's Future |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/04/28/downey-jr-on-tony-starks-future |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614071547/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/04/28/downey-jr-on-tony-starks-future |archive-date=June 14, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=[[IGN]]}}</ref>

<ref name="MarvelAnnouncesIM2">{{Cite web |last=Finke |first=Nikki |author-link=Nikki Finke |date=May 5, 2008 |title=Marvel Stock Rockets As ''Iron Man'' Soars: Plans Sequel, Unveils 2010-2011 Releases |url=https://deadline.com/2008/05/marvel-shares-rocket-as-iron-man-soar-plans-sequel-unveils-2010-2011-releases-5693/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812073824/https://deadline.com/2008/05/marvel-shares-rocket-as-iron-man-soar-plans-sequel-unveils-2010-2011-releases-5693/ |archive-date=August 12, 2020 |access-date=February 7, 2025 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>

<ref name="MarkMillar">{{Cite web |last=Johnston |first=Rich |author-link=Rich Johnston |date=May 6, 2008 |title=Lying in the Gutters Volume 2 Column 156 |url=https://www.cbr.com/264974-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421031107/https://www.cbr.com/264974-2/ |archive-date=April 21, 2022 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref>

<ref name="FavreauSignsIM2">{{Cite news |last=Finke |first=Nikki |author-link=Nikki Finke |date=July 9, 2008 |title=So What Was All The Fuss About? Marvel Locks in Jon Favreau For 'Iron Man 2' |url=https://deadline.com/2008/07/marvel-locks-in-jon-favreau-for-iron-man-2-6265/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517073707/https://deadline.com/2008/07/marvel-locks-in-jon-favreau-for-iron-man-2-6265/ |archive-date=May 17, 2022 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>

<ref name="TherouxWriting">{{Cite news |last=Graser |first=Marc |date=July 15, 2008 |title=Theroux to write 'Iron Man' sequel |url=https://variety.com/2008/film/markets-festivals/theroux-to-write-iron-man-sequel-1117989003/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124221244/https://variety.com/2008/film/markets-festivals/theroux-to-write-iron-man-sequel-1117989003/ |archive-date=January 24, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=Variety}}</ref>

<ref name="RDJAugust2008">{{Cite news |last=Fure |first=Robert |date=August 4, 2008 |title=Robert Downey Jr. Talks Iron Man 2, The Dark Knight and Colin Farrell |url=https://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/robert-downey-jr-on-iron-man-2-the-dark-knight-colin-farrell.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080901170403/http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/robert-downey-jr-on-iron-man-2-the-dark-knight-colin-farrell.php |archive-date=September 1, 2008 |access-date=August 3, 2012 |work=[[Film School Rejects]]}}</ref>

<ref name="chat">{{Cite news |date=October 1, 2008 |title=Live chat with Jon Favreau today at 11am Pacific Time |url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/uncategorized/live-chat-with/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160225114221/http://herocomplex.latimes.com/uncategorized/live-chat-with/ |archive-date=February 25, 2016 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref>

<ref name="FilmingRaleigh">{{Cite news |last=[[Marvel Studios]] |date=October 7, 2008 |title=Marvel to Film Next Four Films at Raleigh Studios |url=https://www.superherohype.com/features/97537-marvel-to-film-next-four-films-at-raleigh-studios |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618213533/https://www.superherohype.com/features/97537-marvel-to-film-next-four-films-at-raleigh-studios |archive-date=June 18, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=Superhero Hype!}}</ref>

<ref name="CheadleReplaces">{{Cite magazine |last=Susman |first=Gary |date=October 14, 2008 |title='Iron Man 2': Terrence Howard's out, Don Cheadle's in |url=https://ew.com/article/2008/10/14/iron-man-cheadl/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517073746/https://ew.com/article/2008/10/14/iron-man-cheadl/ |archive-date=May 17, 2022 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref>

<ref name="MTV Seijas">{{Cite news |last=Seijas |first=Casey |date=October 14, 2008 |title='Iron Man 2' Star Don Cheadle on Superhero Films and the Character He'd Like To Play |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2592956/iron-man-2-star-don-cheadle-on-superhero-films-and-the-character-hed-like-to-play/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031153748/http://www.mtv.com/news/2592956/iron-man-2-star-don-cheadle-on-superhero-films-and-the-character-hed-like-to-play/ |archive-date=October 31, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=MTV}}</ref>

<ref name="HowardInterview">{{Cite web |date=October 18, 2008 |title=Terrence Howard Talks Tunes, Family, Science |url=https://www.npr.org/2008/10/18/95833828/terrence-howard-talks-tunes-family-science |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526051105/https://www.npr.org/2008/10/18/95833828/terrence-howard-talks-tunes-family-science |archive-date=May 26, 2022 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |publisher=[[National Public Radio]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Tartakovsky">{{Cite news |last=Vespe |first=Eric |date=October 29, 2008 |title=Part 1 of Quint's epic interview with Jon Favreau! IRON MAN 2! IMAX! James Cameron's AVATAR! And... Genndy Tartakovsky?!? |url=http://legacy.aintitcool.com/node/38907 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408015120/http://legacy.aintitcool.com/node/38907 |archive-date=April 8, 2022 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=[[Ain't It Cool News]]}}</ref>

<ref name="TherouxNov2008">{{Cite news |last=Busch |first=Jenna |date=November 21, 2008 |title=Justin Theroux on Tropic Thunder DVD/Blu-ray and Iron Man 2 |url=http://www.ugo.com/movies/justin-theroux-on-tropic-thunder-dvd-blu-ray-and-iron-man-2 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100511003220/http://www.ugo.com/movies/justin-theroux-on-tropic-thunder-dvd-blu-ray-and-iron-man-2 |archive-date=May 11, 2010 |access-date=August 24, 2012 |work=[[UGO Networks]] |publisher=[[Hearst Corporation]]}}</ref>

<ref name="CheadleAccepting">{{Cite news |last=White |first=Cindy |date=December 16, 2008 |title=Cheadle on Stepping into Iron Man 2 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/12/16/cheadle-on-stepping-into-iron-man-2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613032832/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/12/16/cheadle-on-stepping-into-iron-man-2 |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=[[IGN]]}}</ref>

<ref name="RourkeRockwell">{{Cite magazine |last1=Fleming |first1=Michael |last2=Graser |first2=Marc |date=January 7, 2009 |title=Mickey Rourke sizes up 'Iron Man 2' |url=https://variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/mickey-rourke-sizes-up-iron-man-2-1117998120/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615113836/https://variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/mickey-rourke-sizes-up-iron-man-2-1117998120/ |archive-date=June 15, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>

<ref name="BettanyJARVIS">{{Cite news |last=Gilchrist |first=Todd |date=January 9, 2009 |title=Paul Bettany returns for Iron Man 2. Oh, you don't remember him? |url=http://blastr.com/2009/01/paul-bettany-confirms-hes-back-in-iron-man-2-dont-remember-him.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808024002/http://blastr.com/2009/01/paul-bettany-confirms-hes-back-in-iron-man-2-dont-remember-him.php |archive-date=August 8, 2012 |access-date=August 8, 2012 |work=[[SCI FI Wire]] |quote=The actor said that he barely remembered recording his dialogue for the first film.}}</ref>

<ref name="BluntWidow">{{Cite magazine |last=Fleming |first=Michael |date=January 14, 2009 |title=Emily Blunt rumored for 'Iron Man 2' |url=https://variety.com/2009/film/news/emily-blunt-rumored-for-iron-man-2-1117998515/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624082306/https://variety.com/2009/film/news/emily-blunt-rumored-for-iron-man-2-1117998515/ |archive-date=June 24, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>

<ref name="SLJJanuaryDispute">{{Cite news |last=Boucher |first=Geoff |date=January 14, 2009 |title=Nick Fury no more? Samuel L. Jackson says 'Maybe I won't be Nick Fury' |url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2009/01/14/nick-fury-no-mo/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181019001516/http://herocomplex.latimes.com/uncategorized/nick-fury-no-mo/ |archive-date=October 19, 2018 |access-date=October 19, 2018 |work=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref>

<ref name="RockwellAccepts">{{Cite news |last=Warmoth |first=Brian |date=January 15, 2009 |title=Sam Rockwell Confirms 'Iron Man 2' Role, Almost Played Tony Stark |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2593424/exclusive-sam-rockwell-confirms-iron-man-2-role-almost-played-tony-stark/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417214128/http://www.mtv.com/news/2593424/exclusive-sam-rockwell-confirms-iron-man-2-role-almost-played-tony-stark/ |archive-date=April 17, 2022 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=MTV}}</ref>

<ref name="RockwellRole">{{Cite news |last=Marshall |first=Rick |date=January 18, 2009 |title=Sam Rockwell Planning 'Iron Man 2' Movie Homework For Justin Hammer Role |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2593433/sam-rockwell-planning-iron-man-2-movie-homework/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026203834/http://www.mtv.com/news/2593433/sam-rockwell-planning-iron-man-2-movie-homework/ |archive-date=October 26, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=MTV}}</ref>

<ref name="BluntOut">{{Cite news |last=Moore |first=Roger |date=February 25, 2009 |title=Emily Blunt on losing Black Widow... |url=http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_movies_blog/2009/02/emily-blunt-on-losing-black-widow.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090302132621/http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_movies_blog/2009/02/emily-blunt-on-losing-black-widow.html |archive-date=March 2, 2009 |access-date=August 3, 2012 |work=[[The Orlando Sentinel]]}}</ref>

<ref name="SLJSignsOn">{{Cite news |last=Fleming |first=Michael |date=February 25, 2009 |title=Samuel Jackson joins 'Iron' cast |url=https://variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/samuel-jackson-joins-iron-cast-1118000573/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220409014815/https://variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/samuel-jackson-joins-iron-cast-1118000573/ |archive-date=April 9, 2022 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=Variety}}</ref>

<ref name="RourkeCast">{{Cite news |last1=Fleming |first1=Michael |last2=Graser |first2=Marc |date=March 11, 2009 |title=Mickey Rourke set for 'Iron Man 2' |url=https://variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/mickey-rourke-set-for-iron-man-2-1118001114/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624035806/https://variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/mickey-rourke-set-for-iron-man-2-1118001114/ |archive-date=June 24, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>

<ref name="JohanssonMarch2009">{{Cite news |last=Finke |first=Nikki |author-link=Nikki Finke |date=March 11, 2009 |title=Another 'Iron Man 2' Deal: Scarlett Johannson To Replace Emily Blunt As Black Widow For Lousy Lowball Money |url=https://deadline.com/2009/03/another-iron-man-2-exclusive-scarlett-johannson-will-replace-emily-blunt-in-iron-man-2-8763/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517073809/https://deadline.com/2009/03/another-iron-man-2-exclusive-scarlett-johannson-will-replace-emily-blunt-in-iron-man-2-8763/ |archive-date=May 17, 2022 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>

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<ref name="RourkePrisonResearch">{{Cite news |date=March 16, 2009 |title=Mickey Rourke visits Russian prison |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/mickey-rourke-visits-russian-prison-wbna29727391 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170317210900/http://www.today.com/popculture/mickey-rourke-visits-russian-prison-wbna29727391 |archive-date=March 17, 2017 |access-date=March 17, 2009 |work=Today}}</ref>

<ref name="et">{{Cite web |date=April 3, 2009 |title=War Machine To Appear in Iron Man 2! |url=https://screenrant.com/war-machine-iron-man-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116070633/https://screenrant.com/war-machine-iron-man-2/ |archive-date=November 16, 2018 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Shandling">{{Cite news |last=MacIntyre |first=April |date=April 3, 2009 |title=Robert Downey Jr. reveals megawatt cast of Iron Man 2, and Iron Man 3 is on |url=http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/news/article_1468591.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104140115/http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/news/article_1468591.php |archive-date=November 4, 2014 |access-date=April 3, 2009 |quote=Garry Shandling is in the film.}}</ref>

<ref name="SHHPasadenaMT">{{Cite web |date=April 5, 2009 |title=Iron Man 2 Filming at the Pasadena Masonic Temple? |url=https://www.superherohype.com/features/98541-iron-man-2-filming-at-the-pasadena-masonic-temple |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220322003635/https://www.superherohype.com/features/98541-iron-man-2-filming-at-the-pasadena-masonic-temple |archive-date=March 22, 2022 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |website=SuperHeroHype}}</ref>

<ref name="FavreauHappyTwitter">{{Cite tweet |number=1544640578 |user=Jon_Favreau |title=Just got out of a pre-call marketing meeting discussing Comicon. On set getting ready to shoot as Happy. |first=Jon |last=Favreau |date=April 17, 2009 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031172720/https://twitter.com/Jon_Favreau/status/1544640578 |archive-date=October 31, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>

<ref name="GreggMara">{{Cite news |last=Goldberg |first=Matt |date=April 23, 2009 |title=Clark Gregg and Kate Mara Sign on for IRON MAN 2 |url=https://collider.com/clark-gregg-and-kate-mara-sign-on-for-iron-man-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501195606/https://collider.com/clark-gregg-and-kate-mara-sign-on-for-iron-man-2/ |archive-date=May 1, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref>

<ref name="FilmingEdwardsBase">{{Cite web |date=May 21, 2009 |title=Team Edwards goes Hollywood |url=https://www.edwards.af.mil/News/Article/395735/team-edwards-goes-hollywood/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414080229/https://www.edwards.af.mil/News/Article/395735/team-edwards-goes-hollywood/ |archive-date=April 14, 2022 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |website=Edwards Air Force}}</ref>

<ref name="Rasputin">{{Cite news |last=Bartholomew |first=Dana |date=May 21, 2009 |title=Shipping containers at Sepulveda Dam used for 'Iron Man 2 shoot |url=https://www.dailynews.com/2009/05/21/shipping-containers-at-sepulveda-dam-used-for-iron-man-2-shoot/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210623151217/https://www.dailynews.com/2009/05/21/shipping-containers-at-sepulveda-dam-used-for-iron-man-2-shoot/ |archive-date=June 23, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=[[Daily News (Los Angeles)|Daily News]] |location=Los Angeles}}</ref>

<ref name="OLVDowneyMay">{{Cite web |date=May 25, 2009 |title=Iron Man 2 Filming Update |url=http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2009/05/25/iron-man-2-filming-update/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031211717/https://onlocationvacations.com/2009/05/25/iron-man-2-filming-update/ |archive-date=October 31, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2021 |website=On Location Vacations}}</ref>

<ref name="SlatteryHoward">{{Cite web |last=Vejvoda |first=Jim |date=June 4, 2009 |title=Iron Man 2 Sneak Peek |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/06/04/iron-man-2-sneak-peek |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514105245/https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/06/04/iron-man-2-sneak-peek |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref>

<ref name="RourkeRussian">{{Cite news |last=Wise |first=Damon |date=June 6, 2009 |title=Rourke steady |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2009/jun/06/mickey-rourke |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922171427/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2009/jun/06/mickey-rourke |archive-date=September 22, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=The Guardian |location=UK |quote=For Rourke this means going to Russia, drinking vodka and visiting jails to study prison tattoos and find his character's tics. "I decided to do half my role in Russian," he beams}}</ref>

<ref name="USATodayWhiplash">{{Cite news |last=Snider |first=Mike |date=June 9, 2009 |title=First look: Mickey Rourke suits up as Whiplash for 'Iron Man 2' |url=https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2009-06-09-ironman2-rourke_N.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517073757/https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2009-06-09-ironman2-rourke_N.htm |archive-date=May 17, 2022 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=[[USA Today]]}}</ref>

<ref name="CrimsonDynamo">{{Cite web |last1=Fleming |first1=Michael |last2=Graser |first2=Marc |date=March 11, 2009 |title=Mickey Rourke set for 'Iron Man 2' |url=https://variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/mickey-rourke-set-for-iron-man-2-1118001114/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905172800/https://variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/mickey-rourke-set-for-iron-man-2-1118001114/ |archive-date=September 5, 2015 |access-date=July 14, 2019 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>

<ref name="OLVDowneyJune">{{Cite web |date=June 11, 2009 |title=Filming Locations and Events For June 11th |url=http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2009/06/11/filming-locations-and-events-for-june-11th/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023224807/https://onlocationvacations.com/2009/06/11/filming-locations-and-events-for-june-11th/ |archive-date=October 23, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |website=On Location Vacations}}</ref>

<ref name="MunnJoins">{{Cite web |last=Wigler |first=Josh |date=June 18, 2009 |title=Olivia Munn Joins 'Iron Man 2' In Unspecified Role |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2594446/olivia-munn-joins-iron-man-2-in-unspecified-role/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618080508/https://www.mtv.com/news/2594446/olivia-munn-joins-iron-man-2-in-unspecified-role/ |archive-date=June 18, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |website=MTV}}</ref>

<ref name="Lazarev">{{Cite web |date=November 5, 2014 |title='Agent Carter' Premiere Date Announced; Whiplash's Dad Cast |url=https://movieweb.com/marvel-agent-carter-tv-show-premiere-whiplash-dad/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505025947/https://movieweb.com/marvel-agent-carter-tv-show-premiere-whiplash-dad/ |archive-date=May 5, 2022 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |publisher=MovieWeb}}</ref>

<ref name="LeeKing">{{Cite news |last=Goldberg |first=Matt |date=June 28, 2009 |title=Stan Lee's Cameo in IRON MAN 2 |url=https://collider.com/exclusive-stan-lees-cameo-in-iron-man-2/3169/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120804195236/http://collider.com/exclusive-stan-lees-cameo-in-iron-man-2/3169/ |archive-date=August 4, 2012 |access-date=November 26, 2012 |work=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref>

<ref name="SLJSplashPage">{{Cite news |last=Marshall |first=Rick |date=June 30, 2009 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Sam Jackson Says Nick Fury Won't See Action In 'Iron Man 2' |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2594521/exclusive-sam-jackson-says-nick-fury-wont-see-action-in-iron-man-2/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030213655/http://www.mtv.com/news/2594521/exclusive-sam-jackson-says-nick-fury-wont-see-action-in-iron-man-2/ |archive-date=October 30, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=[[MTV]]}}</ref>

<ref name="ew-cover">{{Cite magazine |date=July 16, 2009 |title=This week's cover: 'Iron Man 2' with exclusive photos! |url=https://ew.com/article/2009/07/16/this-weeks-cover-iron-man-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417103000/https://ew.com/article/2009/07/16/this-weeks-cover-iron-man-2/ |archive-date=April 17, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly}}</ref>

<ref name="July18Wrap">{{Cite news |date=July 18, 2009 |title=Iron Man 2 Wraps on Schedule |url=http://marvel.com/news/story/8859/iron_man_2_wraps_on_schedule |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925153403/http://marvel.com/news/movies/8859/iron_man_2_wraps_on_schedule |archive-date=September 25, 2015 |access-date=August 3, 2012 |publisher=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>

<ref name="VideoGameFraction">{{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=July 21, 2009 |title=Matt Fraction Discusses Iron Man 2 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/07/21/matt-fraction-discusses-iron-man-2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225001622/https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/07/21/matt-fraction-discusses-iron-man-2 |archive-date=February 25, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref>

<ref name="SDCC09StarkInd">{{Cite web |date=July 21, 2009 |title=Stark Industries representatives at San Diego Comic-Con! |url=http://marvel.com/news/story/8911/sdcc_2009_stark_reps_at_marvel_booth |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023002628/http://marvel.com/news/story/8911/sdcc_2009_stark_reps_at_marvel_booth |archive-date=October 23, 2013 |access-date=March 11, 2010 |publisher=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>

<ref name="RockwellSplitVillains">{{Cite news |last=Woerner |first=Meredith |date=July 27, 2009 |title=How Sam Rockwell One-Ups Robert Downey Jr. In Iron Man 2 |url=https://gizmodo.com/how-sam-rockwell-one-ups-robert-downey-jr-in-iron-man-5323396 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621222336/https://gizmodo.com/how-sam-rockwell-one-ups-robert-downey-jr-in-iron-man-5323396 |archive-date=June 21, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=[[Gizmodo]]}}</ref>

<ref name="CheadleComicCon">{{Cite news |last=Weintraub |first=Steve |date=July 28, 2009 |title=Don Cheadle Comic-Con Interview IRON MAN 2 |url=https://collider.com/don-cheadle-comic-con-interview-iron-man-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225174246/http://collider.com/don-cheadle-comic-con-interview-iron-man-2/ |archive-date=February 25, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref>

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<ref name="WhiplashComics">{{Cite news |date=August 14, 2009 |title=Whiplash Tears into Iron Man this November |url=http://marvel.com/news/story/9196/whiplash_tears_into_iron_man_this_november |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031165854/http://marvel.com/news/comics/9196/whiplash_tears_into_iron_man_this_november |archive-date=October 31, 2014 |access-date=August 30, 2012 |work=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>

<ref name="MobileGame">{{Cite news |date=November 3, 2009 |title=Marvel and Gameloft Partner to Produce Mobile Content |url=http://marvel.com/news/video_games/5820/marvel_and_gameloft_partner_to_produce_mobile_content |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150428141622/http://marvel.com/news/video_games/5820/marvel_and_gameloft_partner_to_produce_mobile_content |archive-date=April 28, 2015 |access-date=April 28, 2015 |work=Marvel}}</ref>

<ref name="RockwellComicRelief">{{Cite news |last=Franklin |first=Garth |date=December 2, 2009 |title=Rockwell Talks Iron Man 2 Character |url=https://www.darkhorizons.com/rockwell-talks-iron-man-2-character/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912225426/http://www.darkhorizons.com/rockwell-talks-iron-man-2-character/ |archive-date=September 12, 2017 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=[[Dark Horizons]]}}</ref>

<ref name="MunnImprov">{{Cite web |last=Marnell |first=Blair |date=December 14, 2009 |title=Olivia Munn Talks 'Iron Man 2' Improv |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2595651/olivia-munn-talks-iron-man-2-improv/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426055223/http://www.mtv.com/news/2595651/olivia-munn-talks-iron-man-2-improv/ |archive-date=April 26, 2022 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |website=MTV}}</ref>

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<ref name="IMAXJan2010">{{Cite web |date=January 14, 2010 |title="Iron Man 2" to be shown at IMAX theaters |url=https://www.cbr.com/iron-man-2-to-be-shown-at-imax-theaters/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129173140/https://www.cbr.com/iron-man-2-to-be-shown-at-imax-theaters/ |archive-date=January 29, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref>

<ref name="VideoGameWiiVoltage">{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2010 |title=High Voltage developing Wii version of Iron Man 2 |url=https://gonintendo.com/?p=110816 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120014133/https://gonintendo.com/?p=110816 |archive-date=January 20, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=GoNintendo}}</ref>

<ref name="ACDC">{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2010 |title='AC/DC: Iron Man 2' Album Forthcoming |url=http://www.acdc.com/us/news/shoot-thrill-worldwide-video-premiere-acdc-iron-man-2-preorder |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602004203/http://www.acdc.com/us/news/shoot-thrill-worldwide-video-premiere-acdc-iron-man-2-preorder |archive-date=June 2, 2013 |access-date=March 11, 2010 |publisher=[[AC/DC]]}}</ref>

<ref name="VideoGameReleaseDate">{{Cite web |date=February 9, 2010 |title=Iron Man 2 Release Date Confirmed By Sega |url=http://www.gamingunion.net/news/1025/iron-man-2-release-date-confirmed-by-sega/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503213551/http://www.gamingunion.net/news/1025/iron-man-2-release-date-confirmed-by-sega/ |archive-date=May 3, 2016 |access-date=March 22, 2010 |website=Gaming Union}}</ref>

<ref name="CheadleFeb2010">{{Cite web |last=Marshall |first=Rick |date=February 22, 2010 |title=Don Cheadle Ponders The Unknown Elements Of 'Iron Man 2' |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2596118/don-cheadle-ponders-the-unknown-elements-of-iron-man-2/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618090236/https://www.mtv.com/news/2596118/don-cheadle-ponders-the-unknown-elements-of-iron-man-2/ |archive-date=June 18, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2022 |website=MTV}}</ref>

<ref name="VideoGameActors">{{Cite web |date=March 5, 2010 |title=Don Cheadle and Sam L. Jackson sign on... |url=http://marvel.com/news/video_games/11537/iron_man_2_the_video_game_update |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150531051859/http://marvel.com/news/video_games/11537/iron_man_2_the_video_game_update |archive-date=May 31, 2015 |access-date=March 10, 2010 |publisher=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>

<ref name="MorelloScoring">{{Cite web |last=Winistorfer |first=Andrew |date=March 9, 2010 |title=Tom Morello Scoring 'Iron Man 2' |url=http://www.prefixmag.com/news/tom-morello-scoring-iron-man-2/38440/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513135130/https://www.prefixmag.com/news/tom-morello-scoring-iron-man-2/38440/ |archive-date=May 13, 2021 |access-date=May 13, 2021 |website=Prefix Magazine}}</ref>

<ref name="JimmyKimmelIM2Trailer">{{Cite web |last=MacIntyre |first=April |date=March 10, 2010 |title=Jimmy Kimmel's Handsome Men's Club video outtakes |url=http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/news/article_1539977.php/Jimmy-Kimmel-s-Handsome-Men-s-Club-video-outtakes |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821155000/http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/news/article_1539977.php/Jimmy-Kimmel-s-Handsome-Men-s-Club-video-outtakes |archive-date=August 21, 2014 |access-date=August 21, 2014 |website=Monsters & Critics}}</ref>

<ref name="VideoGameTrailer">{{Cite web |date=March 23, 2010 |title=Watch the New Iron Man 2: The Video Game Trailer |url=http://marvel.com/news/story/11753/watch_the_new_iron_man_2_the_video_game_trailer |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621214731/http://marvel.com/news/story/11753/watch_the_new_iron_man_2_the_video_game_trailer |archive-date=June 21, 2013 |access-date=April 16, 2010 |website=Marvel}}</ref>

<ref name="Premiere">{{Cite web |last=Boucher |first=Geoff |date=April 28, 2010 |title='Iron Man 2' premiere: It's like real life but different |url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/uncategorized/iron-man-2-premiere-its-like-real-life-but-different/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180819182240/https://herocomplex.latimes.com/uncategorized/iron-man-2-premiere-its-like-real-life-but-different/ |archive-date=August 19, 2018 |access-date=August 19, 2018 |website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref>

<ref name="WorldwideReleaseDates">{{Cite news |date=April 2, 2010 |title=Iron Man 2: International Release Dates |url=http://marvel.com/news/movies/11840/iron_man_2_international_release_dates |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210152401/http://marvel.com/news/movies/11840/iron_man_2_international_release_dates |archive-date=December 10, 2014 |access-date=December 10, 2014 |publisher=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>

<ref name="PromoPartners">{{Cite web |last=Graser |first=Marc |date=April 7, 2010 |title=Promo package turns "Iron Man 2" into gold |url=https://variety.com/2010/film/news/promo-package-turns-iron-man-2-into-gold-2-1118017382/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308043859/https://variety.com/2010/film/news/promo-package-turns-iron-man-2-into-gold-2-1118017382/ |archive-date=March 8, 2021 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |website=Variety}}</ref>

<ref name="HersheyPromo">{{Cite web |last=Hampp |first=Andrew |date=April 19, 2010 |title='Iron Man 2' Sparks $100M Marketing Bonanza |url=https://adage.com/article/madisonvine-news/iron-man-2-sparks-100m-marketing-bonanza/143349 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203013855/https://adage.com/article/madisonvine-news/iron-man-2-sparks-100m-marketing-bonanza/143349/ |archive-date=February 3, 2019 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |website=[[Advertising Age]]}}</ref>

<ref name="PaltrowInquirer">{{Cite news |date=April 22, 2010 |title=Gwyneth Paltrow returns Virginia 'Pepper' Potts in Iron Man 2 |url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20100422-265817/Gwyneth-Paltrow-returns-Virginia-Pepper-Potts-in-Iron-Man-2 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319004252/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20100422-265817/Gwyneth-Paltrow-returns-Virginia-Pepper-Potts-in-Iron-Man-2 |archive-date=March 19, 2014 |access-date=March 19, 2014 |work=INQUIRER.net}}</ref>

<ref name="PublicIdentity1">{{Cite news |date=April 23, 2010 |title=PREVIEW: Iron Man 2: Public Identity #1 |url=http://marvel.com/news/story/12171/preview_iron_man_2_public_identity_1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130614140253/http://marvel.com/news/story/12171/preview_iron_man_2_public_identity_1 |archive-date=June 14, 2013 |access-date=June 14, 2013 |publisher=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>

<ref name="IFCO">{{Cite web |title=Iron Man 2 (12A) |url=http://www.ifco.ie/en/ifco/pages/8B56421300552262 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720133914/http://www.ifco.ie/en/ifco/pages/8B56421300552262 |archive-date=July 20, 2021 |access-date=December 12, 2021 |website=[[Irish Film Classification Office]]}}</ref>

<ref name="VarietyReview">{{Cite web |last=Lowry |first=Brian |date=April 27, 2010 |title=Iron Man 2 |url=https://variety.com/2010/film/reviews/iron-man-2-1117942625/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028163457/https://variety.com/2010/film/reviews/iron-man-2-1117942625/ |archive-date=October 28, 2021 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |website=Variety}}</ref>

<ref name="RourkeBird">{{Cite news |last=Fulton |first=Rick |date=April 28, 2010 |title=Iron Man 2 star Mickey Rourke: I made some really bad mistakes and I blame only myself |url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/iron-man-2-star-mickey-1057474 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225040400/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/iron-man-2-star-mickey-1057474 |archive-date=February 25, 2021 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |work=[[Daily Record (Scotland)|The Daily Record]] |quote=Mickey spent three months perfecting his Russian accent. He also toured a Russian prison to build up his character so it wasn't a one dimensional baddie.}}</ref>

<ref name="MuskEllisonCameos">{{Cite web |last=Greenberg |first=Andy |date=April 29, 2010 |title=Elon Musk, Larry Ellison Appear in Iron Man 2 |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/velocity/2010/04/29/elon-musk-larry-ellison-have-cameos-in-iron-man-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514202811/https://www.forbes.com/sites/velocity/2010/04/29/elon-musk-larry-ellison-have-cameos-in-iron-man-2/ |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |website=[[Forbes]]}}</ref>

<ref name="Amanpour">{{Cite magazine |last=Schwarzbaum |first=Lisa |date=April 29, 2010 |title=CNN's Christiane Amanpour plays a TV journalist in 'Iron Man 2': Seriously? |url=https://ew.com/article/2010/04/29/iron-man-2-christiane-amanpour-cnn/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224172715/https://ew.com/article/2010/04/29/iron-man-2-christiane-amanpour-cnn/ |archive-date=February 24, 2021 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref>

<ref name="EuropeanOpeningBoxOffice">{{Cite web |last=Fritz |first=Ben |date=April 29, 2010 |title=Movie projector: 'Nightmare' to rule at home with $30 million while 'Iron Man 2' explodes to $100 million-plus overseas |url=https://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/04/nightmare-to-rule-at-home-while-iron-man-explodes-overseas.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408175621/https://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/04/nightmare-to-rule-at-home-while-iron-man-explodes-overseas.html |archive-date=April 8, 2022 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |website=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref>

<ref name="PublicIdentity2">{{Cite news |date=April 30, 2010 |title=PREVIEW: Iron Man 2: Public Identity #2 |url=http://marvel.com/news/story/12242/preview_iron_man_2_public_identity_2 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130614142902/http://marvel.com/news/story/12242/preview_iron_man_2_public_identity_2 |archive-date=June 14, 2013 |access-date=August 30, 2012 |publisher=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>

<ref name="RourkeComputers">{{Cite news |last=Covert |first=Colin |date=May 7, 2010 |title=Mickey Rourke wrestled with Russian role for 'Iron Man 2' |url=https://www.deseret.com/2010/5/7/20113513/mickey-rourke-wrestled-with-russian-role-for-iron-man-2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526042810/https://www.deseret.com/2010/5/7/20113513/mickey-rourke-wrestled-with-russian-role-for-iron-man-2 |archive-date=May 26, 2022 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |work=[[Deseret News]] |quote="I didn't want to do a one-dimensional bad guy like you'd see in a comic book"}}</ref>

<ref name="NewYorkMagReview">{{Cite web |last=Edelstein |first=David |date=May 2, 2010 |title=Battle of the Rehabbed Stars |url=https://nymag.com/movies/reviews/65745/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429010135/https://nymag.com/movies/reviews/65745/ |archive-date=April 29, 2022 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |website=[[New York (magazine)|New York]]}}</ref>

<ref name="IMAXOpeningBoxOffice">{{Cite web |date=May 2, 2010 |title=Nightmare, Iron Man 2 Top Domestic and International Box Office Charts |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/65669-nightmare-iron-man-2-top-domestic-and-international-box-office-charts |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416204953/https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/65669-nightmare-iron-man-2-top-domestic-and-international-box-office-charts |archive-date=April 16, 2021 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |website=[[ComingSoon.net]]}}</ref>

<ref name="RansomYoungStark">{{Cite web |last=Claverie |first=Aaron |date=May 3, 2010 |title=Temecula: 6-year-old plays young Tony Stark in 'Iron Man 2' |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-temecula-6-year-old-plays-young-tony-stark-in-2010may03-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220523235758/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-temecula-6-year-old-plays-young-tony-stark-in-2010may03-story.html |archive-date=May 23, 2022 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |website=[[The San Diego Union-Tribune]]}}</ref>

<ref name="MunnChange">{{Cite web |last=Marnell |first=Blair |date=May 3, 2010 |title=Jon Favreau Explains Olivia Munn's Changing Role In 'Iron Man 2' |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2596629/iron-man-2-jon-favreau-olivia-munn-role/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023113908/http://www.mtv.com/news/2596629/iron-man-2-jon-favreau-olivia-munn-role/ |archive-date=October 23, 2021 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |website=MTV}}</ref>

<ref name="PirateBayLeak">{{Cite web |last=Fiveash |first=Kelly |date=May 4, 2010 |title=Pirate Bay dishes up Iron Man 2 ahead of US release |url=https://www.theregister.com/2010/05/04/pirate_bay_iron_man_2_leaked/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202033846/https://www.theregister.com/2010/05/04/pirate_bay_iron_man_2_leaked/ |archive-date=February 2, 2022 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |website=[[The Register]]}}</ref>

<ref name="DowneyMuscle">{{Cite magazine |date=May 5, 2010 |title=Robert Downey Jr. Gained 20 Pounds of Muscle for Iron Man 2 |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-body/news/robert-downey-jr-gained-20-pounds-of-muscle-for-iron-man-2-201055/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513060902/https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-body/news/robert-downey-jr-gained-20-pounds-of-muscle-for-iron-man-2-201055/ |archive-date=May 13, 2021 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |magazine=[[Us Weekly]]}}</ref>

<ref name="ParamountPercentage">{{Cite web |last=Bylund |first=Anders |date=May 5, 2010 |title="Iron Man" Rakes in the Gold |url=https://www.fool.com/investing/general/2010/05/05/iron-man-rakes-in-the-gold.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620100137/https://www.fool.com/investing/general/2010/05/05/iron-man-rakes-in-the-gold.aspx |archive-date=June 20, 2021 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |website=[[The Motley Fool]]}}</ref>

<ref name="EbertReview">{{Cite news |last=Ebert |first=Roger |author-link=Roger Ebert |date=May 5, 2010 |title=Iron Man 2 Review |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/iron-man-2-2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331165107/https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/iron-man-2-2010 |archive-date=March 31, 2022 |access-date=May 8, 2010 |work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]] |quote="Iron Man 2" is a polished, high-octane sequel, not as good as the original but building once again on a quirky performance by Robert Downey Jr.}}{{Rating|3|4}}</ref>

<ref name="budget">{{Cite news |last=Fritz |first=Ben |date=May 6, 2010 |title=Movie Projector: 'Iron Man 2' has 'The Dark Knight' in its sights |url=https://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/05/iron-man-has-the-dark-knight-in-its-sights.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103045333/https://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/05/iron-man-has-the-dark-knight-in-its-sights.html |archive-date=November 3, 2021 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |quote=The movie cost about $170&nbsp;million to produce, and worldwide print and advertising costs are roughly $150&nbsp;million, per insiders.}}</ref>

<ref name="FrankLoveceReview">{{Cite web |last=Lovece |first=Frank |author-link=Frank Lovece |date=May 6, 2010 |title=Film Review: Iron Man 2 |url=http://www.filmjournal.com/node/4254 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404032341/http://www.filmjournal.com/node/4254 |archive-date=April 4, 2019 |access-date=April 4, 2019 |website=[[Film Journal International]]}}</ref>

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