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Since the first of theMCU , there have been several moments in Marvel Studios’Iron Manprojects that have divided audiences , make Tony Stark one of the most dear , but also controversial , MCU superheroes . Robert Downey Jr. debut asTony Stark in 2008’sIron Man , spearheading the MCU and setting the whole tone for the franchise ’s futurity . After becoming the armored hero following a abbreviated stint in incarceration with the Ten Rings , Stark became a founding extremity of the Avengers , a wise man to unseasoned hero such as Spider - Man , and eventually put down down his life sentence to save the universe inAvengers : Endgame . However , Tony Stark was n’t always the most sensitive MCU character reference .
Robert Downey Jr. appear in ten MCU project traverse eleven year during the Infinity Saga , helm his solotrilogy ofIron Manfilms , as well as appear in all fourAvengersprojects , The Incredible Hulk’spost - course credit vista , Captain America : Civil War , andSpider - world : Homecoming . Tony Stark was the cornerstone of the MCU ’s Infinity Saga , with his introduction in 2008’sIron Mansetting the tone for the franchiseas he revealed himself to be a superhero at the end of the labor , allow other submarine sandwich to become celebrities in subsequent dangerous undertaking . Despite being so celebrated , Tony Stark also delivered many controversial momentswhich divided MCU audience more than most other champion .
10Tony Stark Blows Up All Of His Iron Man Suits
Iron Man 3 (2013)
2013’sIron Man 3capped off Tony Stark ’s solo trilogy in the MCU ’s Phase 2 , but also became one of the MCU ’s most divisive projects , featuring many moments that burst fans ' perspectives on the armored Avenger . After combat and defeating Aldrich Killian and his Extremis - enhanced soldier , Tony Stark made one of his most inexplicable determination by have all of hisIron Man armorsdestroyed . For some , this label a strong moment of character growth , as he substantiate that he did n’t need the crutch of his suit anymore . However , this scene ultimately became unpointed , as he soon began making more cause , and proceed mesh as Iron Man for several class after .
9The Mandarin Is Revealed To Be A Fraud
Another central story pointedness inIron Man 3was Stark ’s conflict with theleader of the Ten Rings , the Mandarin . While it initially seemed as though Marvel Studios was make up off eld of teasing by having Iron Man face his archenemy , the Mandarin was revealed to be a shammer , as he was really British actor Trevor Slattery . This reveal was brilliant for some , as it all debauch expectation for Iron Man ’s big conflict with the Mandarin , but many felt gazump of an genuine spar between the Marvel Comics antagonist . The MCU ’s genuine Mandarin was introduced after Stark ’s dying inAvengers : Endgame , meaning the pair will unfortunately never come to blows .
Tony Stark was direct wrapped by the Ten Rings in 2008’sIron Man , help Ivan Vanko come to the United States inIron valet de chambre 2 , and was used as a front for Aldrich Killian ’s operation inIron Man 3 . The organization ’s chronicle was in conclusion let on in 2021’sShang - Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings , with the real " Mandarin " being revealed to be Shang - Chi ’s father , Xu Wenwu .
8Tony Stark Makes A Crude Joke
Avengers: Age Of Ultron (2015)
After imprint in 2012 ’s eponymousThe Avengers , the MCU ’s original superhero squad reconnected in 2015’sAvengers : Age of Ultronto take on the titular contrived intelligence . years of Ultronis widely regarded as the weak of Marvel Studios’Avengersprojects , and also hold a serial of uncomfortable jokes from several members of the Avengers . Tony Stark specifically suggests thatScarlett Johansson ’s Natasha Romanoff and Mark Ruffalo ’s Hulkbetter not be playing"hide the zucchini"during the Battle of Sokovia . This on - the - olfactory organ joke perhaps utterly match the juvenile nature of Stark ’s character , but for some , this simply create a cringeworthy moment that was n’t on the nose necessary .
7Aldrich Killian Is Abandoned By Tony Stark
Iron Man 3is one of the most criticized MCU projects thanks to its invariant confutative selection . Throughout the film , Stark narrates that he created his own demons , one of them being Guy Pearce ’s Aldrich Killian . Killian developed the Extremis serum with Maya Hansen after being eschew and abandon by Stark at a 1999 league . Stark made a snap judgment and neglect Killian because of his appearance , with the latter even ponder suicide because of Stark ’s action , with is repugnant . On the other hand , it could be argued that Killian certainly did come on too strong , which would have perhaps made anyone nervous to go into into business with him .
6Iron Man Doesn’t Listen To Captain America
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
2016’sCaptain America : Civil Warfeatured the Avengers being driven apart by the action of Daniel Brühl ’s grieve Baron Zemo , whose ira over mislay his family unit in Sokovia begin his blood feud against the Avengers . After Zemo frame Sebastian Stan ’s Bucky Barnes for an attempt at the United Nations , Tony Stark and Chris Evans ' Steve Rogersled two team of Avengers in battle against each other , but after accommodate , Stark learned that Barnes had killed his parents in 1991 . While this was an emotionally - high moment for Stark , work him intelligibly angry , he knew that Barnes was being controlled by HYDRA at the meter , and refused to heed to reason .
5Tony Stark Makes A Transphobic Joke
Iron Man (2008)
Tony Stark made several controversial jokes throughoutIron Man ’s MCU journeying , many of which occurred during his debut . One in particular divided fan more than most , as Stark approach his good friend Rhodey - then portray by Terrence Howard - and a group of cadet , and goaded Rhodey about an experience he had on Spring Break in 1987 . Stark intentionally misgenders and bushed - name a presumably transgendered person , which created one of the MCU ’s most uncomfortable moment . However , since a joke like this was n’t repeated , this perhaps proves just how muchStark mature during his MCU career , taking him from harsh and egotistical man of affairs to family humans and consecrate superhero .
4Tony Stark Gifts Spider-Man His Suits
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Many were excited when Tom Holland was revealed to be joining the MCU as Peter Parker , a.k.a . Spider - Man , inCaptain America : Civil War , as this would be the first time that Spider - Man ’s exploit with the Avengers would be seen in live - action mechanism . However , theMCU ’s Spider - Manmissed something that made Marvel Comics ' and Sony ’s late edition so pleasurable - a homemade and diminished - scale touch . This was aggravate asTony Stark frequently endue Spider - Man new costume , each with high-pitched - technical school addition that Spider - Man simply did n’t need . While this put a new spin on Spider - Man , and perhaps well fit the MCU , it did n’t reflect Peter Parker ’s Marvel Comics roots , though this has since changed .
At the final stage of 2021’sSpider - Man : No Way Home , Peter Parker stitch his own Spider - Man costume , inspired by those of his multiversal strain depict by Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield . This brought the MCU ’s Spider - Man back - to - basics , reflecting his Marvel Comics roots much more clear .
3Aunt May Doesn’t Want Stark To Flirt With Her
Peter Parker ’s presentation to the MCU inCaptain America : Civil Warwas a thrilling bit , but it began one of Marvel Studios ' most unnecessary and drawn - out divisive concepts . Parker first receive Tony Stark while also in the presence of his Aunt May - withMarisa Tomei ’s iteration of the character being unseasoned than previous live - action versions . This direct to some uncomfortable consequence of flirtation between Stark and May that the latter distinctly was n’t receptive to . While this was perhaps a suspect run joke with Stark playing it up to make Parker uncomfortable , the fact that this unwanted coquetry continued into 2017’sSpider - Man : Homecomingwas off - putting .
2Iron Man’s Later Suits Use Nanotech
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
In his other MCU appearances , Marvel Studios forge creative ways for Tony Stark to don his Iron Man armour . Sometimes , this Byzantine vast equipment removing the armor , such as those in his Malibu mansion or in Stark Tower , while others saw him develop the suit from a briefcase , from within a helicopter , or with remote controlled implants in his arms . Theevolution of Stark ’s tech was shown bright inAvengers : Infinity Warwith the introduction of a nanotech suit of armour , though this divided buff , with some feeling as though the nanotechnology strip away the realism , weight , creativeness , and credibleness of Stark suit up as Iron Man .
1Pepper Potts & Tony Stark Take A Break
Over the course of several films in the MCU ’s early days , viewers watched Tony Stark ’s kinship to his former assistant , Pepper Potts , produce organically , make one of the impregnable and most believableromances in the MCU . However , inCaptain America : Civil War , it was revealed that Stark and Gwyneth Paltrow ’s Potts were surprisingly taking a break . Civil Wardirectors the Russo brothers revealed this was because Paltrow ’s contract with Marvel Studios had finish , but she by and by appeared inSpider - Man : Homecoming , Avengers : Infinity War , andAvengers : Endgame , making this narrative meaningless . While this tale did provideIron Manwith some beautifully emotional consequence , it was quickly rendered pointless in subsequent project .
