Post-credits
Someone is waiting in Tony's house with an offer.
Nick Fury introduces himself and mentions the Avenger Initiative.
Leads to The Avengers
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Iron Man
A weapons manufacturer is taken hostage, builds a way out of a cave, and comes home with a very different idea about what he wants to make.
Where It Sits
- In-Universe Order — number 6 of 158 on the timeline. After Captain Marvel. Then Iron Man 2.
- Release Order — number 19 of 158 on the timeline. After Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Then The Incredible Hulk.