Iron Man 3 (2013)
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Tony Stark confronts the Mandarin's terror campaign without his armor and rebuilds himself. A Phase Two release, it was the 7th MCU film to come out and sits at #14 of 81 in story order. You can skip it and still follow along, but we recommend it for the characters and setup. At 2h 10m, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | Shane Black |
|---|---|
| Starring | Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Ben Kingsley |
| Release date | May 3, 2013 |
| Runtime | 2h 10m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 79% critics · IMDb 7.1/10 |
| Box office | $1,216M worldwide |
| Phase | Phase Two |
| Saga | Infinity Saga |
| Story position | #14 of 81 in chronological order |
| Timeline setting | Set after The Avengers |
| Part of | Iron Man movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | Yes |
Why it matters in the MCU
Closes Tony’s Phase 1 arc; deals with post-Avengers trauma.
Post-credit scene
There’s more after the credits. Open the box if you want to know what happens; it gives away part of the ending.
Spoiler What happens after the credits of Iron Man 3: tap to reveal
A comedic tag with Tony and Bruce Banner.
Where it fits in your watch
Iron Man 3 FAQ
Can you skip Iron Man 3?
You can, but it’s Tony’s story, even if the saga doesn’t depend on it.
When was Iron Man 3 released?
Iron Man 3 was released on May 3, 2013.
Where does Iron Man 3 fit in the MCU timeline?
Iron Man 3 is set after The Avengers and sits at #14 of 81 in story order.
Does Iron Man 3 have a post-credit scene?
Yes, there’s at least one extra scene after the credits. The spoiler box on this page describes it.
What to watch before Iron Man 3
To get the most out of Iron Man 3, these are the earlier titles it builds on, in release order:
- Iron Man (2008)
- The Incredible Hulk (2008)
- Iron Man 2 (2010)
- Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
Where to watch Iron Man 3 in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Fandango at Home, Apple TV |
Where to watch Iron Man 3 outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon |
| Canada | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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