Iron Man was the first entry in the beloved MCU franchise and introduced several exciting cast and characters that continued to make appearances throughout the saga for many years to come. It tells the story of an arrogant millionaire named Tony Stark, whose traumatic experiences after being kidnapped by a rogue terrorist cell force him to question his own morality and develop a powerful suit of armor intended to protect those that his company has put in danger. The movie also introduced other important MCU characters such as, James Rhoades and Nick Fury, who went on to be important staples in the franchise.

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