Iron Man 2

Iron Man 2 is a 2010 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Iron Man. It is the sequel to Iron Man (2008) and the fifth 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 / Iron Man alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke, and Samuel L. Jackson.
== Plot ==
With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark faces pressure from the government, the press, and the public to share his technology with the military. Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, along with Pepper Potts, and James "Rhodey" Rhodes at his side, must forge new alliances - and confront powerful enemies.
== Cast ==
* Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man
* Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts
* Don Cheadle as James "Rhodey" Rhodes / War Machine
* Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow (first appearance)
* Sam Rockwell as Justin Hammer (first appearance)
* Mickey Rourke as Ivan Vanko / Whiplash (first appearance) (death)
* Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury
* Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan
* Clark Gregg as Phil Coulson
* Paul Bettany as J.A.R.V.I.S. (voice only)
* John Slattery as Howard Stark (archive footage)
* Garry Shandling as Senator Stern (first appearance)
== Reception ==
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.
The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 71%, with an average score of 6.5/10, based on 303 reviews.
The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects
== Sequel ==
* Iron Man 3__NOINDEX__
== World Building ==
=== Events ===
* Duel of Monaco
* Battle at Stark Expo
=== Organizations ===
* Hammer Industries
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Category:Black Widow
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