Jon Favreau deserves so much more praise for his part in launching the biggest film franchise in history.

This film was the beginning of everything. I miss the Iron Man/Avengers era so much!! 😭😭

Casting RDJ as Stark is the best casting choice they ever made. Thanks for giving us 15 years of laughter, excitement and sobbing 🥰

I was at that Comic Con where they first showed the footage - it was unreal - folks there lost their minds, and they weren’t Marvel Stans yet… we all knew we witnessed something incredible. And there was a genuine encore to show it again. It was glorious. So nice seeing Jon get the respect he deserves for setting the tone for the MCU.

I love how Clark Gregg got his job just because he was the director's neighbour. And then that led to one of the best Marvel TV shows

Iron man literally created and carried the mcu for 15 years. Props to marvel for creating such a huge film series, and props to iron man for carrying it 🎉

This conversation was a real joy to watch. I’m always impressed with how down to earth and honest Kevin is and Jon’s excitement to talk about his own contributions is kinetic.

It’s very telling when they say RDJ was up with them at two in the morning brainstorming rewrites and such. RDJ was so invested and that really shines through.

I really wish they would’ve brought this gem back in theaters for the 15th anniversary. 😢

I'd like to see more of this where Kevin Feige sits with every MCU director in an interview like this. You get to learn more about the behind of the scenes not talked in detail and some really good one to one conversations.

Jon’s focus on physical effects with Stan Winston’s creative team was the winning combination. Robert Downey Jr. walked the line (balance) between comedy and drama (he loved it).

Kevin Feige and Jon Favreau are like the Stan Lee and Jack Kirby of Marvel Studios. Even if they aren't around in another 10-15 years doing stuff with Marvel, the stories and characters will continue to thrive under new direction.

I can’t believe it’s been 15 years. I still remember watching Iron Man as a child, understanding nothing but flashes and magic. And as we grew older, it all made much more sense. Nostalgia 🥺

15 years later...and its still one of the BEST Marvel Studios Productions EVER... Favreu the G.O.A.T 🔥⚡

The "cheer moment" for me was when Stark rescues the villagers, leaves them the bad guy, and says, "He's all yours". People cried out "YEAH!" in the theatre. Here's to the next 15 indeed!

One of my film school professors used Iron Man to help teach how a three act structure works in a movie. Very well made movie and incredibly iconic.

I was 7 years old when the first Iron Man came out, I'm now 22. I have grown up with these characters always in my life and I've cheered and cried for them. Seeing Tony's heroic sacrifice shook me and I'll never forget how I felt among all my friends in a packed theater as tears streamed down my face as I watched my childhood hero die and everyone say goodbye to him. I'll always have a special place in my heart for Iron Man. Corny I know but I grew up with the guy in a weird way and he had always kinda been there so when he died it was such a gut punch for me.

This is what strengthened my relationship with my oldest daughter. Since day one we have caught every movie opening day or weekend. Still continues to this day. We thank everyone involved and of course the man himself, Stan Lee.

What a great segment. Love how natural the conversation between Kevin and Jon is. Way to go Marvel.

Fun fact: This film is in the National Film Registry and is being preserved for being historically, culturally or aesthetically significant. 👍

I was 9 years old when Iron-Man was released in 2008. I’m 24 now. What a MARVELous journey it has been.

I saw Iron Man in theaters with my dad and brother on opening weekend. Safe to say I never looked back from that moment.

For all my entire life, I witnessed only few movies that fully engaged with the whole audience. From laughing, gasping, grasping, cheering, & standing ovation at the end. Ironman is one of it.

Fun fact: When I was younger, one of my teachers gave us an assignment where we had to analyze characters from certain stories based on a single part of those stories. One of these was the dummy grenade scene from Capt. America 1. Another one of my teachers that year sometimes uses marvel or the avengers as examples for assignments. It is crazy thinking about how none of this would've happened if it weren't for this movie. And that just makes me so happy.

I’d love to see more of these. Whether it’s with the actors such as Downey, Evans, Pratt, Johansson… etc, or directors, or writers, or producers. I love hearing from the brains behind the scenes.

Iron Man, to me, is about recovery from addiction and finding purpose. Robert embodied that irl and in the movie. I am so proud of him. Many thanks to Jon for giving him another shot. The world really does feel better with Robert's Iron Man in it.

One of the biggest strengths of Marvel Studios is in your casting, and it shows in how successful the movies were. Hats off. Well done.

It's easy to forget how deeply the trope of a secret identity had sunken into our expectations. Spider-Man, Superman, and Batman rely heavily on their dual identities in their storytelling. Stark looking at the audience at the end of an already amazing movie and saying, "I am Iron Man," it was a breath of fresh air. It was Marvel Studios saying, "We're doing things differently." Everything about Phase 1 was happened on a wing and a prayer - lifted by incredible talent, drive, and vision. Nothing will watch seeing Iron Man in the theater for the first time. Nothing can match seeing Hulk, Thor, Iron Man 2, and Captain America come out with their unique flavors, each one upping the ante on their connectivity. And then nothing can match the anticipation of seeing The Avengers and watching how deftly they pulled it off. None of that was a guarantee, yet looking back it looks like a can't-miss success waiting to happen. Flash forward to Infinity War and Endgame. The Infinity Saga was complete, and it was one helluva ride. I've loved Phase 4. It's missing that momentum the first phases had, the connective tissue, the feeling that we're building toward something. The individual pieces have each brought me some form of joy. I'm looking forward to seeing how it might all come together. In the meantime, the MCU is like visiting a giant comic book shop. Collect the books you love. Respect that others might collect a title you're not into. There's something for everyone in there.

This film was a watershed moment for filmgoing culture in general. I remember seeing forums everywhere with people saying there was no way a comics-styled shared universe was going to work with Avengers and whatever else This is probably something that will never happen again, at least the zeitgeist of actually seeing it come together from a studio and character this unproven to the mainstream

From small beginnings to infinite possibilities! Iron Man is where it started it all, the journey of a lifetime with iconic heroes and memorable stories, the birth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe 🌟

Ok. I'm 70 years old. I was one of those kids back in 62,63, who bought every Marvel Comic off the rack the day it came out. I read and reread those comics and to this day can remember the feelings that they stirred up in me. I remember panels of art and dialog vividly. So when the Marvel Studios movies came out, those hidden Easter Eggs that referenced back to the comics that I loved were a brilliant surprise. Sure you had to make movies that fit new generations of fans, and in some cases that meant changing the origin stories or story lines. But you did it with a nod to us old timers and now days, I look forward to once again, not being able to wait till the next "installment" of the Marvel Universe comes out. Hats off to you for not forgetting us.

I was a casual marvel enjoyer between the earlier raimi spiderman movies and the xmen and fantastic 4, but NOTHING sold me like Iron Man did. I loved every bit of Iron Man. Still gets me gitty today watching some of the parts that became a staple for the mcu as a whole. I am Iron Man.

Thank you Jon, Kevin and everyone at Marvel Studios for creating this special film and kicking off an incredible franchise

I’m so thankful for Kevin and Jon for giving me and everyone else such a great childhood!

I can't believe it's been 15 years. Wow, how time flies! I was 17 when it came out; I'm 32 now. I went with my then-boyfriend and his family the day after it opened, and I remember we had to get tickets for a later showing when the initial showing we were to go see had sold out. Oh, and it was chaos trying to find seats. I had never seen a more packed and chaotic theater since the second "Lord of the Rings", and man, everyone went absolutely nuts. Just the excitement, the thrills, the anticipation, and the satisfaction and surprise on how amazing the film was. It's one of those memories that I'll cherish for a long time. Of course, there were other films where that feeling would be similar, but this one was special. "Iron Man" has a special place in my heart. Thank you, Marvel, and thank you, Jon Favreau.

"The truth is....I am Iron Man" such an iconic line and scene.

The movie that started it all 👏

The casting, respect for the source material, music and tone were all up to the mark. Many MCU have come and gone since then, some good, some bad, but this one still remains the gold standard.

As a member of gen-X, we ALL knew Downey was Tony Stark for DECADES. It was just a question of whether he could stay out of rehab (or prison) long enough to film an Iron Man movie. Mad props to Favreau and Marvel for having the guts to make Iron Man a reality. Still gives me chills.

This movie means so much to me. My dad tooo me to see as many superhero movies as he could when I was a kid. This one came out when I was 12 and we were there Night 1. The part where Iron Man shoots at the last tank and then turns and walks away was one where we looked at each other and knew that we this movie was special. We actually had to see it twice because we missed the post credit scene the first time and we loved it so much we didn’t mind watching it again to see it. I miss him so much. He’d love to see the heights the MCU would eventually reach .

This was a daring project from start to finish. People do not know what a risk they took with this movie. It was a gusty move, and they NAILED it. I consider this movie one of the best movies ever made. The casting, the direction, the cinematography, the actors, clothing, just all came together perfectly.

Oh man, this movie was (and it still is) amazing, Robert Downey Jr really was born to play Tony Stark, I still miss him and Steve Rogers in the MCU nowadays, good times when Marvel just wanted to tell good stories, with good and complex characters, and nothing more.

Iron man 2 holds a special place in my heart, my grandmother is stone deaf and my cinema did a viewing with subtitles (the only movie I know of even today). Got to go to the cinema with her and for her to experience the cinema for the first time without being left out was magical to me as a kid and still is.

I really hope all of the young people that grew up with these movies, and to some degree take them for granted, watch this video. It was never a sure thing. We’re very lucky to have these films.

Jon is a legend in not just a Marvel legend but a Disney legend. He’s made his mark in that company.

This was just a delight to watch! I know Fiege doesn’t like being in the public eye too much its really cool to see him sit and chat with his friend about the movie :)

John Favreau's love of comics and original films/shows is one of the biggest reasons we are blessed with the MCU and expanded Star Wars universe. He is legit one of my biggest inspirations and favorite film icons actor/director/producer. Thank you John.

I remember watching ironman in my teenage years, unknowing that there was a post credit scene to then just let the movie roll and then seeing the Thor teaser. That was a game changing moment, a pandoras box. That moment kicked off more than a decade worth of geeking out, watching theories, easter eggs, vfx breakdowns, sound design and so much more that made me appreciate the future movies to come even more ❤ thank you

I watched Ironman when I was in 10th grade, and today I am still watching all Marvel movies with my kid. This interview just brought back all my childhood memories. Kudos to Marvel for pulling this off for 15 years.

Testament of a great movie is timelessness and impact that it has. As an electronics engineering graduate myself i can say that the slew of people of that this movie single handedly inspired from kids, teenagers to adults not just from North America but also from every corner of the world to either pursue or take interest in technology is truly astounding. When an art forces you to think and dream, i believe thats when it becomes timeless for that this movie will always have a special place place in my heart and many like me.

Love this. Basically the origin of the MCU. Please do more of these.

Iron Man set in motion, one of the greatest adventures in movie evolution of all time. Such a masterful plan that is still developing. I found not only Iron Man, but also a great many other Marvel movies, so enjoyable that I will admit to the fact that I watch everything Marvel in chronological order just before the newest one is released.

15 years… wow

The first iron man film is still easily One of my top 10 favorite superhero films. Everything about it just works so well and I can't thank Kevin or Jon enough for not only making this film but spawning an amazing franchise in the process. Thank you both.

Two legends here talking about a legendary movie, a legendary character, my favourite character; Iron Man.

This needs to be an official podcast or audible please. I can listen to this type of stuff all day. The concept design, the break down, the problem solving....

There is something so inspiring about a hero being built not born. I saw the first Iron Man movie when i was 9, i'm 24 and i've been a diehard MCU fan ever since. After i left the theater he instantly became my favorite superhero.

Ironman will always be my most favorite superhero of all time Robert Downey Jr. Will always be the best ironman

17:17 This right here, where Jon literally says: “There’s people who know it better than you do.” He literally mentions all of comic book fans and what we expect them to do to pay respect and support for these beloved characters. This is why the MCU was a success because it understood what the fans wanted but also for the general audience as well, which is kinda hard to do both when it comes to pleasing people in my opinion.

Seeing these two together puts a big smile on my fire. Pure gold

I saw Marvel and DC cartoons back in the 90s/2000s but I was never a huge comicbook fan, I had no idea who Ironman was until a friend from school asked me if I had seen the trailer. Since then I've gone to the first showing of 90% of Marvel movies. What a great franchise to be a fan of

I would honestly listen to hours of this conversation on the details of Iron Man coming together from these guys’ perspective. I really hope there are more of these for the other movies and they’re even longer!!

Say what you will about the current quality of the MCU, but this was a very genuine conversation from two highly respectible gentlemen, and it was a pleasure to watch!

Holy Hell, Downey as Dr. Doom would’ve been crazy too see..

Iron man 1 still holds up 15 years later

15 years later still great, still holds up, so many great calls made

I watched the first Ironman movie in a small theatre and instantly had a feeling that I never saw anything like it before. I never knew it would be the start of something so massive.

Thanks to Robert Downey Jr because without him MCU would not have been, what it is today. Thanks to kevin Fiege and Jon Faveru I really miss the oringinal 6 avengers era LOVE YOU 3000

Thank you, Kevin and Jon, for giving us so much fun all these years!! I'm 41 now and still looking forward every time to watch the next movie. MARVEL, I love you!

I could watch these 2 talk about movies all day. Please do more of these conversations

My brother died of cancer a few months before this awesome movie came out. He was the one who bought Marvel comics when we were kids and let me borrow them. Tony Stark/Iron Man was one of his favorites. He would have absolutely loved this movie. Thank you for doing justice to Tony.

One of my earliest memories was seeing this. I’ve followed Iron Man since I was almost 4 to my last year of middle school.

I watched the movie in theater when I was little. Really loved the premise and the vibe of it. At the time, I couldn't know how 1 movie will change the cinema dramatically. Pretty sure many kids felt the same after all these years. Iron Man will always have a special place in me. Also big thanks for RDJ. I doubt it would be good without him playing Tony Stark. Born for it.

DC could learn a thing or 2 from Marvel. Marvel created a relationship between the characters and the watchers. We got to know them as if we were friends. Years of consistency paid of big time. Hopefully the next 10 years will be as good

Phase 1: Movie 1 Absolutely legendary - I’ve gone back to watch this movie more times than there are Marvel movies. Iconic.

I remember when they were in production on the first Iron Man and Jon Favreau was on myspace getting fan opinions and sharing images (particularly Adi Granov stuff) of what they were using for inspiration. I used to read a lot of nerdy websites at the time and heard there was a rumour about the Nick Fury scene and early reviews said there wasn't a secret scene in their screening but that it could be in the full release. I was sat with my dad (he got me into comics and we've seen all the Marvel films together) telling him we had to wait because I'd heard there was going to be a secret scene. We were the only people left in the screen and the staff were stood near the exit with bin bags ready to clean up just waiting for us to leave and just as I started to think it wasn't happening the screen lit up again. I was so excited that they were already referencing The Avengers. Almost every time we go to an MCU film now and there's groups of people sitting through the credits I turn to him and say "Do you remember when it was just the two of us sitting through the credits of Iron Man in case there was a scene?" It's such a fond memory for me. Love that movie.

I miss that MCU man. Bring it back please!

Seriously this video truly portrays the saying that something massively large starts with something so small. These 15 years of epic storytelling started with these 2 remarkable visonaries.

Thank you Jon, Kevin, and everyone who worked on Iron Man for giving me the greatest movie of my childhood. Friendships were made over this movie. I had all the toys. My friends and I would play Iron Man in the yard. Strap up in bike pads and a helmet. So many fond memories. Then growing up with the MCU has been awesome.

Kevin Feige is the heart of Marvel Studios, without him, no _EndGame"_ and I respect for him

The fact that make Favreau the best is he knows what audience, comic book fans want to see. Iron man suit up with those moving part and details make us really happy to see.

A legendary tribute to a legendary movie

the end of an era. RDJ, Jon and Kevin. Dream team!

Iron Man (2008) is literally always been in my top 5 mcu films and plus it was such a classic

They should retitle this to “Remember how good the MCU used to be?”

Jon Favreau will be a perfect choice in Secret Wars. This man right here is start the marvel cinematic universe since 2008 with Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man. I’m vote for Jon to Direct Secret Wars.

The brilliant minds behind Star Wars and MCU. Jon saved Star Wars, in my opinion. And because of how good Iron Man was, he was the one that kicked off the mcu. I could listen to these two talk about superhero movies for hours.

Can we appreciate Kevin Feige for a minute. The man is head of the most profitable film franchises of all time and is constantly working on different projects simultaneously. You'd expect him to be either tired and burnt out, or smoking cigars on a yacht. But Kevin's not like that. He just seems like a super chill dude who you could hang out with at a barbecue. "Dad's best friend" vibes. A friendly neighbourhood film producer.

This film is a MASTERPIECE within the MCU.

Having just gone through a patch of watching all the marvel films in order (1 a week), I can confirm that Iron Man has stood the test of time.

Love this discussion. These guys have created some incredible, era-defining art and it's wonderful hearing them reflect.

This movie is really something special. It's one of my favorite comic book movies of all time, because it's not just a campy super hero movie. It's a film about redemption. Tony Stark, a man who built a fortune and corporate empire profiting off war. He's got everything, money, women, a mansion, everything a man could want. But when he's captured, trapped in that cave, he realizes all this time, he's had nothing. He realizes the relationships he's made with Pepper, Rhodey, etc, are what really matters. It's also a redemption for Robert Downey Jr. New fans may not remember, but there was a time RDJ was really in the gutter. In and out of prison and rehab, but this movie really launched him back on his feet and helped him clean himself up. Considering the constant rewrites, improving, and other interruptions in development, the fact the movie came out this great is astounding.

Iron man will always be one of the most important films of all time. Happy 15th anniversary

Man so crazy that they knocked it out of the park with this their first film, and now they are so hit or miss.

I’m very grateful for what we got to enjoy from Iron man 1 through Endgame. Recently did a re-watch through all of them (except one-iykyk). The utter failure that the MCU has been since Endgame wrapped up has elevated the value of the OG 10 years of awesome stories we got. I miss when the MCU pumped out bangers & you could rely on them for a cool story that respected source material and the audience & looked good visually from costumes to CGI. They managed to do that for 10 years straight & it highlights how talented the cast and crews were in that 10 year span.

I remember when Favreau got the directing job, and he went onto the Rotten Tomatoes message boards to ask fans directly for advice and how they'd like to see the Iron Man character and story be approached. (I did reply to his post with a list of my own suggestions, I don't know if he read it but it would blow my mind if he did and my input helped form the MCU as we know it in such a direct manner.) It was particularly remarkable because you almost never saw a big Hollywood director appeal to fans for advice, and it showed a level of care, consideration, and respect for the opinions of the people who know the character the best.

I remember seeing this movie in theaters and it was totally an awesome experience and that post credit scene was just sublime.

There can NEVER be another Iron Man that is not RDJ. RDJ and Favreau saved Marvel, created the MCU, and gave us a lifetime of memories

feels like two buddies sitting out back drinking a beer and reminiscing. they seem so comfortable and honest in this. love it 👌

ReWatched Iron Man last night. It aged well.