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Iron Man 2 2010

Iron Man 2 is a 2010 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Iron Man. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures, it is the sequel to Iron Man (2008) and the fifth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by Jon Favreau and written by Justin Theroux, the film stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Renner, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke, and Samuel L. Jackson. Six months after Iron Man, Tony Stark resists calls from the United States government to hand over the Iron Man technology, which is causing his declining health. Meanwhile, Russian scientist Ivan Vanko (Rourke) uses his own version of the technology to pursue a vendetta against the Stark family. Iron Man 2 premiered at the El Capitan Theatre on April 26, 2010, and was released in the United States on May 7, as part of Phase One of the MCU. The film received praise for its action sequences and performances, although critics deemed it to be inferior to the first film. The sequel grossed over $623.9 million at the worldwide box office, making it the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2010. It received an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects. A sequel, Iron Man 3, was released on May 3, 2013.

Black Widow And Hawkeye 2009

Black Widow and Hawkeye is a 2009 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 4th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Sam Mendes from a screenplay by Eric Pearson, and stars Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow alongside Jeremy Renner, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz, Samuel Jackson, Cobie Smulders, Clark Gregg, Emily VanCamp, Mike Colter, Jon Bernthal, Ben Barnes, Dwayne Johnson, Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Frank Grillo, Callan Mulvey and Scott Adkins. Set after the events of 9/11, The Iraq War and 7/7, Black Widow and her family use this as an advantage to escape Dreykov's forces. After Russia launches a war on Europe, Black Widow and her sister join forces to join SHIELD to stop Russia but they run into a deadly military legend. Black Widow and Hawkeye premiered at events around the world on June 29, 2009, and was released in the United States on July 9, simultaneously in theaters. It is the fourth film in Phase one of the MCU. Black Widow broke several pandemic box office records and grossed over $379 million worldwide. The film received positive reviews from critics, with praise for the performances, particularly those of Johansson, Renner, Adkins and Pugh, and the action sequences.

Wolverine Origins 2009

Wolverine Origins is a 2009 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics fictional character Wolverine. It is the third installment of the MCU film series and the first installment of the Wolverine trilogy within the series. The film was directed by Gavin Hood, written by David Benioff and Skip Woods, and produced by Sam Worthington, who stars as the titular character, alongside Nathalie Emmanuel, Milo Gibson, Bill Nighy, Dominic Monaghan, and Zachary Levi. The film's plot details Wolverine's childhood as James Howlett, his time with Major William Stryker's Team X, the bonding of Wolverine's skeleton with the indestructible metal adamantium during the Weapon X program, his relationship with Ororo Munro and his relationship with his half-brother Victor Creed. Wolverine Origins was released on May 1, 2009, by 20th Century Fox. The film was praised for its story, script, visual effects, performances of Worthington and Emmanuel and score. The film opened at the top of the North American box office and grossed $179 million in the United States and Canada and over $373 million worldwide. A second film, The Wolverine, was released in 2013 and a third film, Logan, was released in 2017.

The Incredible Hulk 2008

The Incredible Hulk is a 2008 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character the Hulk. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Universal Pictures, it is the second film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It was directed by Louis Leterrier from a screenplay by Zak Penn, and stars Edward Norton as Bruce Banner alongside Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt, Tim Blake Nelson, Ty Burrell, and Christina Cabot. In the film, Bruce Banner becomes the Hulk as an unwitting pawn in a military scheme to reinvigorate the "Super-Soldier" program through gamma radiation. Banner goes on the run from the military while attempting to cure himself of the Hulk. The Incredible Hulk premiered at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, on June 8, 2008, and was released in the United States on June 13, as part of Phase One of the MCU. It received praise for its action sequences and was considered an improvement over the 2003 film, but it was criticized as lacking in depth. The film grossed $264.8 million worldwide, making it the lowest-grossing film of the MCU.

Iron Man 2008

Iron Man is a 2008 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures,[a] it is the first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by Jon Favreau from a screenplay by the writing teams of Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby, and Art Marcum and Matt Holloway, the film stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man alongside Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges, Gwyneth Paltrow, Leslie Bibb, and Shaun Toub. In the film, following his escape from captivity by a terrorist group, world famous industrialist and master engineer Tony Stark builds a mechanized suit of armor and becomes the superhero Iron Man. Iron Man premiered in Sydney on April 14, 2008, and was released in the United States on May 2, being the first film in Phase One of the MCU. It grossed over $585 million, becoming the eighth-highest grossing film of 2008. The film received praise from critics, especially for Downey's performance, as well as Favreau's direction, visual effects, action sequences, and writing. It was selected by the American Film Institute as one of the ten best films of 2008, received two nominations at the 81st Academy Awards for Best Sound Editing and Best Visual Effects. Two sequels have been released: Iron Man 2 (2010) and Iron Man 3 (2013).

Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring 2001

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a 2001 epic fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Jackson, based on 1954's The Fellowship of the Ring, the first volume of the novel The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. The film is the first installment in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It features an ensemble cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Sean Bean, Ian Holm, and Andy Serkis. Set in Middle-earth, the story tells of the Dark Lord Sauron, who seeks the One Ring, which contains part of his might, to return to power. The Ring has found its way to the young hobbit Frodo Baggins. The fate of Middle-earth hangs in the balance as Frodo and eight companions (who form the Fellowship of the Ring) begin their journey to Mount Doom in the land of Mordor, the only place where the Ring can be destroyed.

Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone 2001

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (released in the United States, India and the Philippines as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) is a 2001 fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus and produced by David Heyman, from a screenplay by Steve Kloves, based on the 1997 novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. It is the first instalment in the Harry Potter film series. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, with Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger. Its story follows Harry's first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as he discovers that he is a famous wizard and begins his formal wizarding education.

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace 1999

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is a 1999 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas. It stars Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ahmed Best, Ian McDiarmid, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Pernilla August, and Frank Oz. It is the fourth film in the Star Wars film series, the first film of the prequel trilogy and the first chronological chapter of the "Skywalker Saga". Set 32 years before the original trilogy, during the era of the Galactic Republic, the plot follows Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi as they try to protect Queen Padmé Amidala of Naboo in hopes of securing a peaceful end to an interplanetary trade dispute. Joined by Anakin Skywalker—a young slave with unusually strong natural powers of the Force—they simultaneously contend with the mysterious return of the Sith. The film was produced by Lucasfilm, with 20th Century Fox distributing.

Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi 1983

Return of the Jedi (also known as Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi) is a 1983 American epic space opera film directed by Richard Marquand. The screenplay is by Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas from a story by Lucas, who was also the executive producer. The sequel to Star Wars (1977)[a] and The Empire Strikes Back (1980), it is the third installment in the original Star Wars trilogy, the third film to be produced, and the sixth chronological film in the "Skywalker Saga". The film stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew and Frank Oz. Set one year after The Empire Strikes Back, the Galactic Empire is constructing a second Death Star to exterminate the Rebel Alliance. With intel that the Emperor will be onboard, the Rebel fleet launches a full-scale attack on the Death Star in hopes of both destroying it and the Emperor. Meanwhile, Rebel hero Luke Skywalker, now a Jedi Knight, struggles to bring his father, Darth Vader, back to the light side of the Force.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 1980

The Empire Strikes Back (also known as Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back) is a 1980 American epic space opera film directed by Irvin Kershner from a screenplay by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, based on a story by George Lucas. The sequel to Star Wars (1977),[b] it is the second film in the Star Wars film series and the fifth chronological chapter of the "Skywalker Saga". Set three years after the events of Star Wars, the film recounts the battle between the malevolent Galactic Empire, led by the Emperor, and the Rebel Alliance, led by Princess Leia. Luke Skywalker trains to master the Force so he can confront the powerful Sith lord, Darth Vader. The ensemble cast includes Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, and Frank Oz.

Star Wars: A New Hope 1977

Star Wars (retroactively titled Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope) is a 1977 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas, produced by Lucasfilm and distributed by 20th Century-Fox. It is the first film in the Star Wars film series and fourth chronological chapter of the "Skywalker Saga". Set "a long time ago" in a fictional universe where the galaxy is ruled by the tyrannical Galactic Empire, the story focuses on a group of freedom fighters known as the Rebel Alliance, who aim to destroy the Empire's newest weapon, the Death Star. Luke Skywalker becomes caught in the conflict while learning the ways of a metaphysical power known as "the Force" from Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. The cast includes Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, David Prowse, James Earl Jones, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, and Peter Mayhew.

Guardians Of The Galaxy

Guardians of the Galaxy (retroactively referred to as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1)[4][5] is a 2014 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Directed by James Gunn, who wrote the screenplay with Nicole Perlman, it features an ensemble cast including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, and Bradley Cooper as the titular Guardians, along with Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, John C. Reilly, Glenn Close, and Benicio del Toro. In the film, Peter Quill and a group of extraterrestrial criminals go on the run after stealing a powerful artifact.

Agents Of SHIELD: Ghosts

Agents Of SHIELD Ghosts is a American Superhero Military film that was directed by Sam Mendes, Produced by Kevin Feige, Written by the Nolan Brothers and David S Goyer and Distributed by Marvel Studios. The story goes from 2022-2027 where, after SWORD was destroyed by the last remnants of HYDRA, the world has become abandoned. SHIELD must rely on its small team of Agents and a team of men that only exist through Myths and legends. The film stars Samuel Jackson, Cobie Smulders, Clark Gregg, Emily VanCamp, Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Martin Freeman, Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher and Gal Gadot.

Agents Of SHIELD: Modern Warfare

Agents Of SHIELD Modern Warfare is a American Superhero spy film that was directed by Sam Mendes, Produced by Kevin Feige, Written by the Nolan Brothers and David S Goyer and Distributed by Marvel Studios. The film stars Samuel Jackson, Cobie Smulders, Clark Gregg, Emily VanCamp, Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Tom Cruise, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Alexander Skarsgård, Stephen Amell, Mark Wahlberg, Ben Kingsley, Rami Malek and Claudia Doumit. The film takes place from 1989-2022 where SHIELD, both before and after HYDRA, focused on finding Middle Eastern Terrorist Imran Zakheav while a young girl struggles to find her family.

Agents Of SHIELD: Black Ops

Agents Of SHIELD: Black Ops is a American Superhero film that was directed by Sam Mendes, Produced by Kevin Feige, Written by the Nolan Brothers and David S Goyer and Distributed by Marvel Studios. The film takes place a lifespan of 1961-1989 where a CIA Operative and his group of brothers battle in the cold war. The cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, O'Shea Jackson Jr, Bruce Willis, Kenneth Brannagh, Cillian Murphy, Michael Caine, Javier Bardem and Kyle Chandler.

The Defenders: The Jigsaw Attack

The Defenders: The Jigsaw Attack is a superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan and Matt Reeves from a screenplay he co-wrote with his brother Jonathan. Based on the Marvel Comics superhero team, The Defenders, it is the sequel to the previous Defenders films and the third installment in The Defenders Trilogy. The plot follows the Defenders, vigilante Punisher, Vampire killer Blade, Blazing Hot head, Ghost Rider and Egyptian Legend Moon Knight, who form an alliance to dismantle organized crime in New York City. Their efforts are derailed by Jigsaw, Secretly Billy Russo, an anarchistic mastermind who seeks to test how far The Defenders will go to save the city from chaos. The film stars Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, Finn Jones, Elodie Yung, Rachel Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Michael Jay White, Keanu Reeves, Oscar Isaac, Eka Darville, Elden Henson, Jessica Henwick, Simone Missick, Ramón Rodríguez, Deborah Ann Woll, Rosario Dawson, Vincent D'Onofrio, David Tennant, Mahershala Ali, Erik LaRay Harvey, Sigourney Weaver and Ben Barnes.

The Defenders: The Conspiracy And Murders Of Kilgrave

The Defenders: The Conspiracy And Murders Of Kilgrave is a American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Elektra, Jessica Jones and Hellcat. Produced by Marvel Films, 6th & Idaho, and Dylan Clark Productions, and distributed by Disney Pictures, it is the sequel to The Defenders. The film was directed by Matt Reeves, who wrote the screenplay with Peter Craig. It stars Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, Finn Jones, Elodie Yung, Rachel Taylor, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Rosario Dawson, Eka Darville, Carrie-Anne Moss, Simone Missick, Theo Rossi, Alfre Woodard, Jessica Henwick, Tom Pelphrey, Jessica Stroup, Sacha Dhawan, Vincent D'Onofrio, Mahershala Ali, Erik LaRay Harvey, David Tennant and Sigourney Weaver. The film sees Jessica Jones and Hellcat, who have both been fighting crime in New York for two years, join the Defenders to uncover corruption while pursuing Kilgrave, a serial killer who targets New York's corrupt elite.

The Defenders: The Kingpin Of Crime

The Defenders: The Kingpin Of Crime is a superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan and written by Nolan and David S. Goyer. The film is based on the Marvel Comics characters Daredevil, Luke Cage and Iron fist, it stars Charlie Cox, Mike Colter, Finn Jones, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Rosario Dawson, Toby Leonard Moore, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Bob Gunton, and Ayelet Zurer, Élodie Yung, Stephen Rider, Joanne Whalley, Jay Ali Wilson Bethel, Simone Missick, Theo Rossi, Rosario Dawson, and Alfre Woodard, Mustafa Shakir, Gabrielle Dennis, Jessica Henwick, Tom Pelphrey, Jessica Stroup, and Sacha Dhawan also star, with Ramón Rodríguez, Simone Missick, Vincent D'Onofrio, Mahershala Ali and Erik LaRay Harvey in supporting roles. The film reboots the Defenders series, telling the origin stories of Matt Murdock, Carl Lucas and Danny Rand, from their journey to become Daredevil, Luke Cage and Iron Fist to their fight to stop Kingpin, Bullseye, Cottonmouth and Diamondbust from plunging New York City into chaos.

Fantastic Four: Skrull Invasion

Fantastic Four: Skrull Invasion is a American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the team Fantastic Four. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film was written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, with Geneva Robertson-Dworet also contributing to the screenplay. Matt Bomer, Alice Eve, Dacre Montgomery, Dwayne Johnson, Tyler Crumley, Millie Bobby Brown, Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Lashana Lynch, Annette Bening, Clark Gregg, and Jude Law. The story follows the Fantastic Four and Captain Marvel after Earth is caught in the center of a galactic conflict between two alien civilizations.

Fantastic Four: Quantuminan

Fantastic Four: Quantuminan is a American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the Marvel team Fantastic Four. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the sequel to The Fantastic Four. The film was directed by Peyton Reed, written by Jeff Loveness, and stars Matt Bomer as Reed Richards, Alice Eve as Sue Storm, Dacre Montgomery as Johnny Storm and Dwayne Johnson as Ben Grimm, alongside Jonathan Majors, Tyler Crumley, Millie Bobby Brown, Kathryn Newton, Hailee Steinfeld, Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lily, Katy O'Brian, William Jackson Harper, Bill Murray and Patton Oswalt. In the film, The Fantastic Four, their children, Lang, Van Dyne, Cassie and Kate are transported to the Quantum Realm along with their family and face Kang the Conqueror and MODOK.