Why isn't Iron Man 1 on Disney Plus?

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

In 2008his popularity peaked with the movie Iron Man 1an adaptation inspired by the Marvel comics. The story takes place with Tony Starka brilliant weapons scientist. Self-centered by nature, Stark is a billionaire. While testing one of his inventions in Afghanistan, Stark is captured by terrorists and forced to work for them. Badly wounded by shrapnel, he is saved by Dr. Ho Yinsen thanks to an electromagnet grafted onto his chest.

The scientist silently builds him combat armor, enabling him to escape from this hellish situation and return to the United States. Shocked by this event, Stark is transformed. 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 on Disney +?

Unfortunately, Iron Man 1 is not available on Disney +.. The platform points out that film availability varies from country to country. This is the case for certain films. That's why streaming fans opt for using VPNs in order to change location and access a more complete 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.

 

The second reason concerns broadcasting rights even though Disney already owns the MCUMarvel does not have all the rights to films that have already been released. As was the case for Iron Man 1, Marvel has to negotiate with outside studios to ensure the film's theatrical distribution. It therefore 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 As a result, although Disney would like to stream Iron Man 1, the rights have been temporarily withdrawn.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 repertoire.

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 lets you watch Iron Man 1 for a while, while buying gives you the chance to add the film to your collection. You'll have to pay 3.99 euros for rental and 7.99 euros for 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 lets you choose between renting and buying. Prices are the same as for Prime Video, namely 3.99 euros for rental and 7.99 euros for purchase. The choice is yours. On the other hand, if the film is of good quality on Google Play, it won't be in HD.

Iron Man 1 on Youtube?

Whether Youtube is known as a social network, it's also a streaming platform. But, like many sites, Youtube is subject to locality restrictions. So it's not uncommon to find that a service or movie isn't available in your area. But that's not all, using a VPN like NordVPNthe entire Youtube catalog will be at your disposal. Iron Man 1 is one of them.

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

Why aren't all the Marvels on Disney?

When it comes to 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 Pictures. So Uncle Walt's studio is not the only decision-maker.

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

 

On the other hand, Walt Disney's CEO, Robert Igerhas chosen commit to 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 objective is simple: make Disney + profitable by 2024. He therefore took austerity measures, by deleting several films and series from the streaming platform.

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

Which Marvel on Disney?

Although all Marvel movies are not available on Disney +, you can still 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 TV series from 2021 ;
  • 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. It's also a testament to the richness of the platform's repertoire. To help you get organized, we've put together a guide to the best order for watch Marvel.

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

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