"Iron Man" is a superhero film released in 2008 and directed by Jon Favreau. It is the first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The story follows Tony Stark, a wealthy industrialist and genius inventor who builds a high-tech suit to escape his captors after being kidnapped by terrorists. Upon returning home, Stark decides to use his suit to fight against evil and becomes the armored superhero known as Iron Man. He faces off against the villainous Obadiah Stane, who seeks to take control of Stark's company. With the help of his loyal assistant Pepper Potts and his friend Rhodey, Stark defeats Stane and establishes himself as a hero. The film introduces audiences to the charismatic and witty character of Tony Stark and sets the stage for future MCU films.