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Iron Man 2 is a 2010 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name from Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures. It is the sequel to 2008's
Iron Man, the second film in a planned trilogy
and is a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film stars Robert Downey Jr., who reprises his role as Tony Stark.
Stark has revealed his identity as Iron Man and is resisting calls by the United States Government to hand over the technology. Ivan Vanko has duplicated the technology and built weapons of his own, creating new challenges for Stark.
Iron Man 2 premiered in Los Angeles, California, on April 26, 2010 and in France on April 28, 2010. It was released throughout the United States on May 7, 2010.
| Directed by | Jon Favreau |
|---|
| Produced by | Kevin Feige
Susan Downey |
| Written by | Justin Theroux
(Screenplay)
Stan Lee
(Comic book)
Larry Lieber
(Comic book)
Don Heck
(Comic book)
Jack Kirby
(Comic book) |
| Starring | Robert Downey Jr.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Don Cheadle
Mickey Rourke
Scarlett Johansson
Sam Rockwell
Samuel L. Jackson |
| Music by | John Debney
Tom Morello
(uncredited) |
| Cinematography | Matthew Libatique |
| Editing by | Dan Lebental
Richard Pearson |
| Studio | Marvel Studios
Fairview Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date(s) | 02010-04-28 April 28, 2010
(France)
02010-05-07 May 7, 2010
(United States) |
| Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $170-$200 million |
| Gross revenue | $332,803,946 |
| Preceded by | Iron Man |
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