Tony Stark’s 7 greatest moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Tony Stark shaped the Marvel Cinematic Universe into what it is today. That’s why we’re looking at his biggest and best moments from the Infinity Saga.

Captain America may be the first Avenger, but Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark helped shape the Marvel Cinematic Universe into what it is today. From his 2008 journey to becoming Iron Man to his final stand in 2019, Tony remained one of the most crucial assets of the Avengers team — even when he wasn’t making his best decisions (ahem, Captain America: Civil War).

Even with all of his shortcomings, though, there’s so much to love about Tony’s character, in and out of the Iron Man suit. He may be a “genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist,” but he’s also painstakingly human — and that mix makes for some interesting developments, especially when paired with characters like Steve Rogers or Bruce Banner.

And Robert Downey Jr. plays the role to perfection, to the point where most people immediately envision the actor when thinking of the comic character. He knows when to amp up the humor and when to turn the emotions on high, and it makes for a compelling portrayal every time Tony’s onscreen.

But what are some of Tony’s biggest and best moments in the MCU? Well, we have a few ideas.