Facts About Iron Man 2 After 10 Years Released in Theaters, Don't Claim to Be a Marvel Fan if You Don't Know

Kapanlagi.com - It's been more than a decade since our favorite theaters have been colored by Marvel Studios' superhero films. Starting with the film IRON MAN released in 2008, Marvel beautifully weaves interconnected stories between each film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The third phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe reached its peak with AVENGERS: ENDGAME. Many still feel heartbroken over the death of Tony Stark alias Iron Man. It can't be denied, the character portrayed by Robert Downey Jr. has a special place in the hearts of fans. The character Iron Man also plays an important role in the superhero group.

Iron Man himself has had 3 solo films as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Coincidentally, its second sequel, IRON MAN 2, will turn a decade old this April. It may seem old, but Marvel fans would agree that IRON MAN 2 still captivates when rewatched during your leisure time.

Not only interesting to rewatch, IRON MAN 2 is also still intriguing to explore even after 10 years since its first release in theaters. Don't believe it? Let's take a look at the unique facts about the film IRON MAN 2 after 10 years. Don't claim to be a Marvel fan if you don't know!

1. Leading the Box Office in the First Week

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Several weeks before its official release, several media outlets and film critics speculated about the success of the sequel. Marvel did manage to attract attention and positive reviews through IRON MAN, so it's not surprising that many are hoping the sequel will be even more fantastic.

Turns out, IRON MAN 2 proved itself. The film made a profit in its first week. It was recorded that IRON MAN 2 earned a total revenue of $133 million! Super fantastic, right?

2. Has an Alternate Opening

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Usually, audiences hope for an alternate ending in a film that ultimately makes them excited. But, it's different with IRON MAN 2 which apparently has an alternate opening. Have you ever seen it? In the version that you watched in theaters, the film starts with a scene showing 6 months after the end of the first Iron Man film. The opening scene is when Tony Stark launches with his Iron Suite to attend the Stark Expo.

Meanwhile, in the alternate opening version, you can enjoy the opening scene of Stark with Pepper Potts for 3 minutes, before he launches with his Iron Suite to attend the Stark Expo. This alternate opening is reportedly available in the DVD and Blu-Ray versions.

3. Steve Jobs Criticizes Iron Man 2 Directly to Disney Boss

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If it's only at the level of netizens, the most film criticism is just venting on social media, creating a blog, or the coolest is vlogging. It's different when it's at the level of an international company CEO, like the late Steve Jobs. According to the story, Steve Jobs apparently gave negative criticism about IRON MAN 2 and it was conveyed directly to Disney boss, Bob Iger. Wow!

This story is conveyed in a memoir book titled The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company. In this book, Iger reveals that he and Jobs have been friends for a long time. When IRON MAN 2 was released, Jobs took his son to watch it in the cinema. After watching, he immediately called Iger and said, "It, sucked".

4. Dispute with Terrence Howard

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The character War Machine, also known as James Rhodes, is more commonly portrayed by Don Cheadle. However, for those who have been watching the Marvel Cinematic Universe since the earliest phase, surely you know that this character was originally played by Terrence Howard in the first Iron Man film. Terrence Howard was then suddenly replaced by Don Cheadle during the production process of IRON MAN 2.

Until now, fans still haven't received a definite explanation for the reason why the actor was removed from the MCU. But a few years after the release of IRON MAN 2, Terrence briefly revealed his dispute with Robert Downey Jr. although it was not explicitly explained.

5. Is the Black Panther Easter Egg Already in Iron Man 2?

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Marvel film enthusiasts must already be familiar with the easter eggs that appear in every Marvel Cinematic Universe film. But did you know that the easter egg about Black Panther has actually been there since the film IRON MAN 2? Come on, did anyone notice?

IRON MAN 2 not only features Thor's hammer appearing in the post-credit scene. There is also a scene showing Tony Stark with Nick Fury looking at a map. In the map, South Africa is visible, which is the location of Wakanda. The character Black Panther finally appeared in CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, 6 years after the release of IRON MAN 2.

6. Overview of Solo Film Black Widow Already Exists Before Iron Man 2 Release

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True Marvel fans will remember that in the movie IRON MAN 2, this is the first appearance of the iconic spy character in the MCU, Black Widow. In this film, Natasha Romanoff alias Black Widow is introduced as Tony Stark's personal assistant who is actually her disguise in carrying out her duties as a S.H.I.E.L.D. spy under the command of Nick Fury.

During the promotion of IRON MAN 2, Kevin Feige, the boss of Marvel Studios, has revealed that Black Widow has the opportunity to get a solo film in the near future. Yes, it turns out Marvel's version of 'near future' is 10 years later, because the first solo film of Black Widow is scheduled to be released in May 2020.

7. Peter Parker First Appeared in Iron Man 2, Did You Realize?

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So, according to you, when did Peter Parker first appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? If you're one of those who answered in the movie CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, unfortunately, your fan level is not that high yet. Because, Peter Parker first appeared in IRON MAN 2, did you realize that?

Don't imagine Tom Holland appearing in a Spider-Man costume, because that's definitely impossible. Peter Parker appeared in a scene where a little boy wearing an Iron Mask stood face to face with one of the destructive robots created by Ivan Vanko, and then the real Iron Man appeared and saved the day.

This speculation has actually been a topic of discussion among Marvel fans, considering that the background of the scene is Queens, New York, which fits the MCU timeline. Well, this theory was then confirmed by Tom Holland himself, who confirmed that the child was indeed Peter Parker. Kudos to you if you answered correctly!

Even though it has been 10 years since its first release, true Marvel fans will never get tired of discussing IRON MAN 2. It's a kind of nostalgia to remember Tony Stark's heroic actions in every film, which you can no longer witness in the next phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For yourself, which Iron Man film is the most memorable for you, KLovers?

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