Jon Favreau says Marvel sees Iron Man 3 as a sequel to Thor, Captain America, and The Avengers

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Source:	MTV

Noct

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5:43AM on 12/07/2010

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This isn't too surprising seeing as how Iron Man has been leading up to all these movies.

ghostman123

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5:44AM on 12/07/2010

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Too early to say but didn't they already set a release date for Iron Man 3? Now they're saying it takes place after a film that's only released a year beforehand. Sounds like the script won't even be worked on until a good portion of the Avengers production is finished. Just hope it's not rushed. That's my main concern. Iron Man 2 felt rushed.

schwarzger�t

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5:47AM on 12/07/2010

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"I have no idea what it is. I don't think they do either"

Well, that sounds... reassuring.

Oldman,Gary

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6:27AM on 12/07/2010

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I expected as much seeing as how Iron Man 2 was essentially just Avengers 0. I mean, large chunks of the film existed for the sole purpose of teasing us about an Avengers movie. I do think that Marvel is getting a little too excited and really rushing these films and we'll see a serious drop in quality. Unfortunate, but I think that's how this will go.

BTW, whatever happened to that whole thing about having live-action shorts play before the feature films for the minor Marvel characters?

I expected as much seeing as how Iron Man 2 was essentially just Avengers 0. I mean, large chunks of the film existed for the sole purpose of teasing us about an Avengers movie. I do think that Marvel is getting a little too excited and really rushing these films and we'll see a serious drop in quality. Unfortunate, but I think that's how this will go.

BTW, whatever happened to that whole thing about having live-action shorts play before the feature films for the minor Marvel characters? Remember, they said they'd have like a 10-minute Dr. Strange short before Thor or something. Are they still doing those?

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polarboy

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6:29AM on 12/07/2010

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While I think it's pretty awesome how Marvel are creating a common universe for all their heroes, I can't help but wonder if they're also setting themselves up for a major upset. IF The Avengers fails for some reason, they'll have to rewire all their future plans to fit into a universe that ignores The Avengers altogether. And when that happens it's going to look obvious and sucky as hell.

IQuitMrWhite

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9:13AM on 12/07/2010

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Well I, for one, am not worried. Favreau is just being honest, which is what makes him so cool. I'm sure it's all a bit hectic. Joss Whedon is doing The Avengers, remember? The leader of the nerds and creator of Buffy, Firefly and Serenity. Doing The Avengers. All of our geek dreams have come true.

TAE K

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10:08AM on 12/07/2010

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they should wrap it all up with iron man 3. iron man 1 started this whole marvel craze, and iron man 3 would be a nice bookend to the series

ChosBeforeHos

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10:50AM on 12/07/2010

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It's crazy how much is riding on the success of The Avengers.

razgriz21

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11:53AM on 12/07/2010

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How will this work since Disney has the distribution rights to Iron Man 3 while Paramount has Thor and Captain America?

Mr. Ravenwood

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11:58AM on 12/07/2010

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"Iron Man 2" A decent sequel???

I thought "Iron Man 2" was awful. First of all, Downey? Just wear the goddamned suit. I know it's a pain in the ass, but putting the suit on you with CGI looks like shit. And it's lame. You're playing "Iron Man," so BE "Iron Man." Also, why is Justin Theroux writing these? He's an ok actor and a mediocre writer - at best. So many things wrong with the second film. One of the few bright spots? John Slattery as Stark Sr.

The_Soloist

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12:14PM on 12/07/2010

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I have faith that the people at Marvel know what they're going to do with the rest of this universe. With "Iron Man 3" being after "The Avengers", does that mean then we will see the other members make cameos in "Iron Man 3" since the public will know who they are and the fact that they have already been established? Marvel also needs to introduce the new Bruce Banner/Hulk in one of these upcoming cameos before "The Avengers", to make it feel less akward and more subtle when the whole team

I have faith that the people at Marvel know what they're going to do with the rest of this universe. With "Iron Man 3" being after "The Avengers", does that mean then we will see the other members make cameos in "Iron Man 3" since the public will know who they are and the fact that they have already been established? Marvel also needs to introduce the new Bruce Banner/Hulk in one of these upcoming cameos before "The Avengers", to make it feel less akward and more subtle when the whole team comes together.

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Bigger Boat

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12:56PM on 12/07/2010

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I'll call this one Iron Man 2, not 3. I consider the Iron Man 2 we got just a bunch of deleted (w/ good reason) outtakes from the awesome first one. I'll call it Iron Man 1.5. And can we get Mandarin please? If we get just another dude in a super armored suit as the villain . . .

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Cammy Jake

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1:36PM on 12/07/2010

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Argh. They don't get it. Iron Man 3 should not be a sequel to Thor, nor Cap, nor Avengers, it should be a sequel to... you guessed it! THE IRON MAN SERIES. For fuck's sake that's what the "3" is there for.

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Terminal_83

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4:22PM on 12/07/2010

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Iron Man 2 was barely an Iron Man movie and more a lead in to the Avengers. It's sad to hear.

anomaly7

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8:17PM on 12/07/2010

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I liked Iron Man 2, and I think all the Marvel films up to and including Avengers will be good. After that, anything can happen. Iron Man 3 will work because of its popular first 2 films. I'm not sure Capt America and Thor will get individual sequels unless the first film is really sucessful (they just aren't as popular or interesting). Hulk is just a mess with all the actor changing. Avengers 2 could be possible, if they can get the cast back together. I'm curious to see how things turn out

I liked Iron Man 2, and I think all the Marvel films up to and including Avengers will be good. After that, anything can happen. Iron Man 3 will work because of its popular first 2 films. I'm not sure Capt America and Thor will get individual sequels unless the first film is really sucessful (they just aren't as popular or interesting). Hulk is just a mess with all the actor changing. Avengers 2 could be possible, if they can get the cast back together. I'm curious to see how things turn out post-Avengers.

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JoeChar4321

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10:22PM on 12/07/2010

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No kidding. It's all just the same part of a magnificent tapestry. Call it "sequel" or call it a continued look in to the evolving Marvel Universe, I really don't care what you label it. Iron Man 2 was still the best adventure film of the summer by far. So, why not let the hit string play out and see where it leads?