Why isn't Iron Man 1 on Disney Plus?

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Iron Man is a superhero from comics of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Fans of Marvel movies will easily recognize him, as he is one of the main characters from Marvel.

In 2008his popularity peaked with the movie Iron Man 1, an adaptation inspired by Marvel comics. The story unfolds with Tony Stark, a brilliant scientist specializing in weapons.

Stark is a billionaire with a self-centered personality. While testing one of his inventions in Afghanistan, Stark is captured by terrorists and forced to work for them. Seriously injured by shrapnel, he is saved by Dr. Ho Yinsen, who implants an electromagnet in his chest.

The scientist quietly builds him a suit of armor, allowing him to escape from this hell and return to the United States. Shocked by this event, Stark transforms himself. He perfects his armor and uses his genius and fortune to become a hero. Iron Man is born.

The film is the work of director Jon Favreau and is produced in collaboration with Marvel Studios, Paramount Pictures and Fairview Entertainment. But on which streaming platforms is this iconic film available? Here's some information to help you stream Iron Man 1.

Iron Man 1 Disney + ?

Why Iron Man isn't on Disney Plus: the reasons behind the film's absence.

Unfortunately, Iron Man 1 is not available on Disney+.Fans are wondering why Iron Man isn't on Disney Plus. The platform specifies that film availability varies from country to country.

This is the case for certain films. That's why streaming enthusiasts opt for the use of VPNs in order to change location and access a more comprehensive catalog. But that's not the only reason, according to Disney.

Representation of Iron Man
Image featuring Iron Man not available on Disney+. Source : Alucare.fr.

 

Iron man 1 disney plus: a question of broadcasting rights

The second reason concerns broadcasting rights even though Disney already owns the MCU, it does not have all the rights to films that have already been released. This was the case for Iron Man 1, Marvel had to negotiate with outside studios to ensure the film's theatrical distribution.

So she turned to Paramount Pictures. As a result, although Disney would like to stream Iron Man 1, the rights have been temporarily withdrawn. Who knows, maybe one day this film will return to the platform's catalog. The same applies to other Iron Man Disney Plus films.

Where is Iron Man 1 available?

If Disney + won't let you watch Iron Man 1, other platforms can take over. Like most streaming sites, they offer a service payingeither by rental or purchase.

But how do you recognize them? Don't worry, we've put together a list to make it easier for you to find the platforms that offer Iron Man 1 in their directory.

Photo of Iron Man on streaming platforms.
Illustration of the Iron Man movie available on other streaming platforms. Source : Alucare.fr.

 

Iron Man 1 on Prime Video?

Iron Man 1 is good available on Prime Video, simply register and proceed to payment. Three options are available: 

  • Premium subscription ;
  • Location ;
  • Purchase

Renting allows you to watch Iron Man 1 for a certain amount of time, while purchasing gives you the option to add the movie to your collection. You will have to pay 3.99 euros for rental and €7.99 for the purchase. In all cases, you'll benefit from HD quality.

Iron Man 1 on Google Play?

Yes, Iron Man 1 is on Google Play Like other streaming platforms, Google Play allows you to choose between renting and purchasing. Prices are the same as for Prime Video, namely 3.99 euros for rental and 7.99 euros for purchase. The choice is yours. However, even if the movie is of good quality on Google Play, it will not be in HD.

Iron Man 1 on Youtube?

Whether Youtube is known as a social network, but it is also a streaming platform. However, like many websites, YouTube is subject to location-based restrictions. It is therefore not uncommon to find that a service or movie is not available in your region. But, using a VPN like NordVPNthe entire Youtube catalog will be at your disposal. Iron Man 1 is one of them.

As with Google Play, the quality of Iron Man 1 is not HD, but it is still good quality. If you want to rent it, the price will be 3.99 eurosand a purchase will cost you 7.99 euros.

Why aren't all Marvel movies on Disney?

When we talk about disneymany people immediately refer to Marvel Studiowhich is currently a subsidiary of this company. Yet Disney does not own all the Marvel films in its repertoire. This seems rather strange, but there are several reasons for this.

Among the factors already mentioned are broadcasting rights. Some Marvel films have been produced with other studios, namely Sony Pictures or Paramount PicturesSo Uncle Walt's studio isn't the only decision-maker.

Iron Man 1 illustration
Photo featuring Iron Man in the first film. Source : Alucare.fr.

 

On the other hand, the CEO of Walt Disney, Robert Igerhas chosen embark on a new strategy. It has to be said that a colossal loss of nearly $659 million and million subscribers in 2023, According to Ecranlarge. The director's goal is simple: make Disney+ profitable by 2024. He therefore took austerity measures, in deleting several films and series from the streaming platform.

Although this is a financial strategy, subscribers will have to make do with the list that has been spared by this purge. However, despite the measures taken by Robert Iger, Disney+ still has a fairly large catalog.

Which Marvel on Disney?

Although all Marvel movies are not available on Disney+, you can enjoy other works, and the list is not short. You can watch: 

  • 2011's Captain America: First Avenger;
  • 2010's Iron Man 2, the sequel to 2008's Iron Man 1;
  • Thor 2011;
  • Avengers, the first film of 2012; 
  • Thor: The Dark World appeared in 2013 ;
  • 2013's Iron Man 3 concludes the saga's trilogy;
  • “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” released in 2014;
  • "Guardians of the Galaxy" released in 2014;
  • Ant-Man released in 2015;
  • 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron;
  • Captain America: Civil War of the Year 2016; 
  • Doctor Strange aired in 2016;
  • Agent Carter, which is a TV series that aired between 2015-2016 ;
  • "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" released to theaters in 2017 ;
  • Thor Ragnarok released in 2017;
  • Spider-Man: Homecoming, released in 2017;
  • Black Panther, which saw the light of day in 2018;
  • "Ant-Man and the Wasp," released in 2018;
  • Avengers: Infinity War appeared in 2018;
  • Avengers: Endgame 2019;
  • Captain Marvel released in 2019;
  • Loki a TV series to be released in 2021 ;
  • Hawkeye series to be released in 2021;
  • What If...? is an animated TV series to be released in 2021;
  • WandaVision is also a TV series that began in 2021;
  • Falcon and the Winter Soldier, a 2021 TV series;
  • She-Hulk, TV series 2022;
  • Moon Knight is a TV series that began in 2022;
  • Miss Marvel released in 2022, which is also a TV series;
  • Werewolf by Night broadcast in 2022;
  • Secret Invasion, a TV series from 2023 ;
  • The Marvels, the feature film of 2023.
  • Echo released as a TV series in 2024;

It will take you some time to appreciate all these works. This is also proof of the richness of the platform's repertoire. To help you organize yourself better, we have created a guide on the order to follow for watch Marvel.

The Marvel universe has several movies and series in store for us in 2024. Which movies are the most eagerly awaited? Stay tuned so you don't miss a thing.

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