10 Most Fan-Pleasing Iron Man Movie Moments Ever

Summary
  • Iron Man's heroics in the Battle of New York showcase his daring and make it one of his most epic moments.
  • Tony's reconciliation with his father in Avengers: Endgame brings a powerful and emotional touch to his character arc.
  • The minor moment of Iron Man's incorruptibility in the face of Loki's scepter offers a classic and comical MCU Iron Man moment.
Throughout his time in the MCU, Iron Man proved himself one of the franchise's most popular characters by delivering multiple fan-pleasing moments. Introduced way back at the beginning of the MCU’s movie timeline, Iron Man undeniably served as the central hero of Phases 1 to 3 of the franchise. The legacy of Tony Stark within the MCU cannot be understated, as he helped form the Avengers, saved the world many times over, and invented many important technologies and innovations that continue to drive the franchise forward. He’s also one of the most popular MCU characters, thanks in part to Robert Downey Jr.’s excellent turn in the role.
Iron Man didn’t become so popular by simple luck but rather through a combination of perfect casting and clever writing. Over his appearances in many of the movies of the MCU, Tony Stark provided a massive amount of comic relief, with each of his scenes loaded with snarky one-liners or improvised interactions that served to make him one of the most entertaining aspects of the entire franchise. However, he also saw his share of epic hero moments, contributing to a powerful and emotional character arc. These different aspects combine to make him the beloved MCU hero that he is, and here are 10 examples of the character’s most fan-pleasing moments.
RelatedEvery Version Of The MCU Iron Man Armor Tony Stark BuiltDespite his proclivity for danger, Tony Stark built more Iron Man suits than he could wear. Here's every armor he donned throughout the MCU. 10 Iron Man Saves New York The Avengers (2012) Close Across all of Iron Man’s MCU movie appearances, few battles fought by the hero are as epic as the Battle of New York in The Avengers. After facing a horde of Chitauri invaders led by Loki, the titular team is tasked with diverting a nuclear missile heading for the city. In a moment of heroic bravado, Iron Man flies with it through the Chitauri wormhole, destroying their ship before they can travel to Earth. It’s one of Iron Man’s most daring hero moments, as he very nearly found himself stranded in hostile space, and that’s why it remains a fan favorite years later.
9 Tony Reconciles With His Father Avengers: Endgame (2019) Close A major aspect of Tony Stark’s MCU story involves his strained relationship with his father, Howard, and how that shaped his personality. However, as part of his ending in Avengers: Endgame, Tony travels back to the 1970s during the Avengers’ time heist, where he encounters his own father. After a brief exchange, Tony sees his father in a new light, finding a sense of peace and acceptance after learning how proud of him his father truly is. It’s a powerful moment for the hero, but it’s one that doesn’t even involve him wearing his iconic suit of armor.
8 Loki Can’t Use The Scepter On Tony Stark The Avengers (2012) Another major fan-pleaser involving Iron Man is a minor moment, but it’s one that sees him stare down a major villain without his suit. Coming face to face with Loki in the Avengers tower, Stark confidently goads him, only for the Asgardian to attempt to corrupt him using his scepter (later revealed to contain the Mind Stone). However, as Stark’s heart is run by a miniature arc reactor, the scepter simply taps the metal uselessly, providing a comically-charged metaphor about how incorruptible Stark really is. Factor the sarcastic comeback that Stark offers immediately after, and it’s a classic MCU Iron Man moment.
7 Escaping From The Ten Rings Iron Man (2008) Close Iron Man saw Tony Stark kidnapped by the Ten Rings, prompting his escape and his transformation into the eponymous hero. The moment in which Stark first dons a suit of armor in order to escape captivity remains a massive crowd-pleaser despite so many MCU TV shows and movies having followed it. Iron Man escaping the Ten Rings was the MCU’s first real hero moment, and it marked the beginning of Stark’s transformation from a brilliant but soulless inventor to a fully-fledged hero.
6 “That Man Is Playing Galaga!” The Avengers (2012) Shortly after first meeting his fellow Avengers, Tony Stark offers up a number of iconic comic relief moments. Many of these are ad-libbed comments or comic observations, but one stands out as especially brilliant thanks to how it draws attention to a minor MCU detail. After arriving on SHIELD’s Helicarrier, Tony Stark loudly announces that one of its offices is playing Galaga on his computer. In the distance, the man is indeed playing Galaga (and beating his high score), making the strange and unexpected moment of levity a bona fide fan favorite.
5 Hugging Spider-Man Avengers: Endgame (2019) Perhaps Iron Man’s most significant relationship with a fellow Avenger was his role as a mentor to the MCU’s Spider-Man. He only reluctantly accepted the young hero’s admiration, often rejecting his ward’s attempts to connect on an emotional level. Their MCU story started with an awkward exchange involving a misconstrued hug, and it ended similarly. Spider-Man’s death after Thanos’ Snap changed Tony, and bringing him back was one of the sole reasons he agreed to join his teammates in Avengers: Endgame. As soon as Thanos’ Snap is reversed, the first thing Tony Stark does is hug Spider-Man, perfectly demonstrating how far the pair’s relationship has come.
4 Iron Man’s First Flight Iron Man (2008) Tony Stark’s first brief use of an Iron Man suit in 2008’s Iron Man came about out of necessity, but after he returned home, he realized the potential of his invention. After honing its capabilities, Stark hops into his Iron Man suit and takes flight, testing the suit’s features in the field. It’s a moment that established the character as the reckless, daring, and utterly brilliant hero that he was destined to become in the MCU, and it remains every bit as thrilling years later.
3 Genius, Billionaire, Playboy, Philanthropist The Avengers (2012) 2012’s The Avengers saw Tony Stark come face to face with Steve Rogers, and the pair clashed on a number of levels. Both acting as leaders within the team, there was significant friction between them, ultimately leading to a heated argument and one of the greatest Iron Man moments in the MCU. After Cap’s cutting assessment of “big man in a suit of armor – take that off and what are you?” Stark swiftly replies, “Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist.” It’s a moment that showed Stark’s sharp-witted and proud nature, and it became one of his defining MCU moments.
2 Tony Stark Announcing Himself As Iron Man Iron Man (2008) The way in which 2008’s Iron Man introduced the eponymous hero – and, by extension, the MCU itself – was truly groundbreaking, and one specific moment in the film embodies the potential of the entire franchise. The film’s ending sees Stark spontaneously decide to announce that he is Iron Man to the world during a press conference. Not only was the moment improvised by Robert Downey Jr., but it departed from the comic book source material at an especially early stage in the franchise, highlighting how innovative the MCU would be from the very start.
1 Endgame’s “I Am Iron Man” Moment Avengers: Endgame (2019) When it comes to fan-pleasing Iron Man moments, none are as powerful or bittersweet as his final MCU action. After reluctantly agreeing to join the Avengers and face Thanos one final time, Iron Man finds himself up against the Mad Titan. When he’s able to gather the Infinity Stones onto his own gauntlet, Thanos attempts to dissuade the hero by announcing, “I am inevitable.” Stark then utters one of the MCU’s most iconic lines, simply replying, “I am Iron Man.” It’s a moment that brings Iron Man’s hero story full circle in the MCU, giving him a perfect and unforgettable ending.


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