Iron Man 3

Iron Man 3 is a 2012 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Iron Man. It is the sequel to Iron Man (2008) and Iron Man 2 (2010), and the ninth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). 
The film was directed by Jon Favreau and written by Shane Black, and stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stéphanie Szostak, James Badge Dale, William Sadler, Miguel Ferrer, Jon Favreau, and Ben Kingsley.
== Plot ==
After saving the world from an alien invasion, billionaire Tony Stark buries himself deeper into his work by building a ton of new and improved Iron Man suits. He also starts having constant nightmares and doesn't know why. But deep in the shadows, a new menace called the Mandarin starts orchestrating a series of terrorist attacks all over the world. When his home is demolished and his suits are destroyed, Stark begins a personal journey to finding out the truth about the bombings and tracking down whoever is truly responsible. Little does Stark know however is that someone else from his past has his own plans against him and proves to be even more powerful than Stark realizes.
== Cast ==
* Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man
* Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts
* Don Cheadle as James "Rhodey" Rhodes / Iron Patriot
* Guy Pearce as Aldrich Killian (first appearance) (death)
* Rebecca Hall as Maya Hansen (first appearance) (death)
* Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan
* Tony Leung as the Mandarin (first appearance)
* Paul Bettany as J.A.R.V.I.S. (voice only) 
* Ty Simpkins as Harley Keener (first appearance)
== Reception ==
Iron Man 3 grossed $409 million in North America and $805.8 million in other countries for a worldwide total of $1.215 billion, outgrossing both of its predecessors combined.
The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 79%, with an average score of 7/10, based on 331 reviews.
The film received an Academy Awards nomination for Best Visual Effects.
== Future ==
Many discussion were held on whether a sequel would be made, with Robert Downey Jr. expressing interest on a potential Iron Man 4. The film however never got past the development stage.
== World Building ==
=== Events ===
* Destruction of Tony Stark's Mansion
* Kidnapping of President Ellis
* Battle on the Norco
=== Organizations ===
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