Iron Man, one of the original Avengers, is an iconic figure within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). So much so, in fact, that he appeared in 10 MCU films between 2008 and 2019.
With so many on-screen appearances, you may be wondering how old Tony Stark is in each movie. If so, you’ve come to the right place!
Keep reading to find out more!
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Iron Man Age Timeline
| Movie | Set In | Iron Man’s Age |
| Iron Man | 2008 | 38 |
| The Incredible Hulk | 2008 | 38 |
| Iron Man 2 | 2010 | 40 |
| The Avengers | 2012 | 42 |
| Iron Man 3 | 2013 | 43 |
| Avengers: Age of Ultron | 2015 | 45 |
| Captain America: Civil War | 2016 | 46 |
| Spider-Man: Homecoming | 2016 | 46 |
| Avengers: Infinity War | 2018 | 48 |
| Avengers: Endgame | 2023 | 53 |
How Old Is Iron Man in Each MCU Film?
As noted, Iron Man appears in 10 films within the MCU. Most of these films are set within the same year that they hit theaters.
According to the MCU, Tony Stark was born on May 29th, 1970. This was finally revealed in Stark’s last big-screen appearance, Avengers: Endgame.
Now that we know his date of birth, we can easily determine his age for each movie he appeared in.
Below, we will discuss each of Iron Man’s cinematic appearances and reveal his age in each one.
1. Iron Man
The movie Iron Man came out in 2008, and it is set in the same year.
In this film, Tony Stark is the CEO of Stark Industries. When he is abducted by a terrorist group known as the Ten Rings, they attempt to force him to build a missile for them. Instead, the genius Stark creates a suit of armor that allows him to escape imprisonment.
Following this experience, he vows to use his technological prowess and genius intellect for good and begins fighting crime as Iron Man.
Since this movie is set in the year 2008, Tony Stark is 38 years old.
2. The Incredible Hulk
![THE INCREDIBLE HULK (2008) Tony Stark Post Credits Scene [HD] Marvel](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LLVylbi12jw/0.jpg)
Iron Man makes only a small, post-credits appearance in this film, which is also set in 2008. In the scene, he discusses with General Ross plans for a team that will eventually become the Avengers.
Stark is 38 years old in this appearance as well.
3. Iron Man 2
This sequel to Iron Man was released and set in the year 2010.
In Iron Man 2, Stark continues his crime-fighting ways as he teams up with his friend Rhodey (the War Machine) and faces off against a new villain going by the name of Whiplash.
He also struggles with the effects of palladium poisoning due to the Arc reactor in his chest–until he discovers a new element he can use to power it.
Iron Man is 40 years old in this film.
4. The Avengers
The first Avengers movie hit theaters in 2012 and is set during that same year.
When Loki and his hordes of alien henchmen threaten Earth, a small group of superheroes team up to put a stop to the destruction.
In the climactic Battle of New York, Iron Man saves the day by escaping through a portal, toting a nuclear weapon on his back.
Tony Stark is 42 years old during the events of this movie.
5. Iron Man 3
Iron Man 3 is set in 2013, a year following Stark’s near-death at the end of The Avengers.
He struggles with PTSD from the experience as new threats arise. He finds himself in a fight against a terrorist leader known as the Mandarin while beginning to uncover threats posed by the mysterious Extremis.
Iron Man is 43 years old in this movie.
6. Avengers: Age of Ultron
The sequel to the original Avengers movie takes place in 2015 and is set in the same year.
In this film, Tony Stark creates an AI known as Ultron in an effort to protect earth from outside threats. Instead, Ultron turns against humanity and wreaks havoc in the country of Sokovia.
While the Avengers eventually put a stop to Ultron, they begin to split up over differences of opinion–a trend that will continue in Captain America: Civil War.
Since Age of Ultron is set in 2015, Tony Stark is 45 years old in the film.
7. Captain America: Civil War
This movie takes place a year after Age of Ultron, in 2016.
Captain America and Iron Man are each leading their own group of Avengers and come to blows thanks to different opinions regarding the Sokovia Accords.
Things get worse when Stark discovers that Captain America’s friend, the Winter Soldier, was responsible for the death of his parents.
Tony Stark is 46 years old in this movie.
8. Spider-Man: Homecoming
Spider-Man: Homecoming hit theaters in 2017 but was actually set in 2016, just a few months after the events of Civil War.
After recruiting Peter Parker to his cause, Tony Stark can’t seem to rid himself of the pesky teenage superhero, who sees him as a father figure.
Iron Man ends up bailing out Spider-Man a couple of times in the film, but Spider-Man finally earns Stark’s respect in his climactic battle against the Vulture.
Iron Man is 46 years old in this film.
9. Avengers: Infinity War
The third installment of the Avengers films is set in 2018, two years following Iron Man’s previous MCU appearances.
The Avengers face a new threat in the form of Thanos, a titan with a hankering to destroy half of the universe. Iron Man, Spider Man, and Doctor Strange find themselves on a different planet, fighting against the titan in a battle of the ages.
Tony Stark is 48 years old in Infinity War.
10. Avengers: Endgame
The final Avengers movie came out in 2019. Time travel was a major aspect of the premise, so the story itself was set during various other time periods.
“Present day” in the movie is considered to be 2023, though the movie begins in 2018, right after the events of Infinity War.
What’s more, Iron Man and other characters also travel back to various points in history to retrieve the Infinity Stones.
In the climactic battle, Iron Man wields the Infinity Stones to destroy a 2014 version of Thanos and his forces–but he himself dies in the process, due to the radiation produced by the Stones.
This completes Tony Stark’s character arc from a self-absorbed narcissist to a self-sacrificing hero who saves the world.
Because most of the movie, including the final battle, takes place in 2023, Iron Man is 53 years old for the majority of the film.
Conclusion
Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man, was born on May 29, 1970. He appears in 10 MCU movies set between 2008 and 2023, making him between 38 and 53 years old during these appearances.
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