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Where does Iron Man 3 fit in Marvel?

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  1. PHASE II — The Infinity Saga
  2. 2013Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Season 1 Episodes 8-11
  3. 2013Iron Man 3
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When does Iron Man 3 take place in the MCU?

Originally set at Christmas 2012, Marvel eventually moved it to Christmas 2013 for consistency; a few continuity issues remain in the movie, but nothing serious

How is Iron Man 3 connected to the MCU?

The movie takes place in the main timeline

Why watch Iron Man 3 at this point in the timeline?

Because this is where it falls chronologically

What about the post-credits scene(s)?

The post-credits scene isn't very important but adds an interesting new layer to the movie