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Where does Iron Man 2 fit in Marvel?

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  4. 2010The Incredible HulkThe Incredible HulkMOVIE

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When does Iron Man 2 take place in the MCU?

The movie takes place during what's known as Fury's Big Week, so in 2010, during the same week as The Incredible Hulk and Thor

How is Iron Man 2 connected to the MCU?

The movie takes place in the main timeline

Why watch Iron Man 2 at this point in the timeline?

Because it's better watched right after the first movie to understand Fury's Big Week

What about the post-credits scene(s)?

The post-credits scene is a teaser for Thor — you can watch it without worry