Here's How to Watch Every Iron Man Movie In Order
At the end of this year, Robert Downey Jr. is set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe after a seven-year hiatus—but there's a catch: rather than returning in the role that cemented his place in the superhero genre's proverbial Hall of Fame, he'll be playing a brand-new MCU character for the first time. Instead of Tony Stark, Robert Downey Jr. returns as Victor von Doom (aka Doctor Doom). It's still unclear exactly how he'll be able to play both roles, but one thing's certain: now is the perfect time to watch every Iron Man movie in order before Avengers: Doomsday (2026).
It's hard to imagine the Marvel Cinematic Universe without Robert Downey Jr's portrayal Iron Man. When he was cast as Tony Stark and tasks with leading the first movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise, he was far from the most popular name on the list of Hollywood stars that could potentially play the character. In fact, it's well-documented that Robert Downey Jr. was considered to be a gamble for the studio as a result of his personal and professional struggles years prior. But nearly two decades later, it's impossible to separate the actor from the Marvel franchise. As Iron Man, he helped launch the most successful movie franchise of all time, adding his on-screen charm and talent as a comedic improviser to the franchise. As the charismatic face of the MCU for more than a decade, Downey's Iron Man became (and still is) the cornerstone of Marvel's biggest hits.
In this guide, we'll show you how to watch all of the Iron Man movies in release order and provide the latest streaming information so you can find where to watch them across streaming services in the United States. This includes the movies where he's a headliner (Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Iron Man 3), part of an ensemble of heroes (The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame) and as a supporting character (Spider-Man: Homecoming). We haven't included The Incredible Hulk in this list, but technically he does appear in a brief post-credits scene.
To revisit the iconic Marvel hero's complete MCU journey—from building an Iron Man suit with a box of scraps in a cave to going head-to-head with Thanos—check out this streaming guide.
