Iron Man 2

"Iron Man 2" is a superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Iron Man. Directed by Jon Favreau, it is the sequel to 2008's "Iron Man" and the third film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The movie was released in 2010 and features Robert Downey Jr. reprising his role as Tony Stark/Iron Man.

The plot of "Iron Man 2" revolves around Tony Stark facing pressure from the government, the media, and rival inventors, all while dealing with his declining health due to the arc reactor in his chest. He also contends with the emergence of new threats, particularly Ivan Vanko, aka Whiplash, played by Mickey Rourke, who seeks revenge against the Stark family.

Throughout the film, Tony grapples with the legacy of his father, Howard Stark, and the responsibilities that come with being Iron Man. He also navigates his relationships with Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), his assistant and love interest, and James "Rhodey" Rhodes (Don Cheadle), who ultimately becomes the armored hero War Machine.

"Iron Man 2" also introduces Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, portrayed by Scarlett Johansson. She is sent by S.H.I.E.L.D. to monitor Stark Industries and eventually aids Iron Man in his battle against Whiplash and Justin Hammer (played by Sam Rockwell), a rival weapons manufacturer who allies with Vanko.

The film received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success, further solidifying the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a dominant force in Hollywood. It laid the groundwork for future MCU films and expanded the universe's lore, setting up subsequent Avengers team-up movies and character arcs.