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'''''Iron Man''''' is the first season of the Warriorverse spinoff television series based on the Marvel Comics character Tony Stark / Iron Man, created for HBO Max by Jackson Greene. The season premiered on March 12, 2026, and consists of 23 episodes. Set within the continuity of the Warriorverse, the series follows Tony Stark as he rebuilds StarkTech, develops new armor technology, and uncovers rising metahuman-linked threats that lead directly into his later crossover appearances in ''School Warrior''.
'''''Iron Man''''' is the first season of the Warriorverse television series based on the Marvel Comics character Tony Stark / Iron Man, created by Jackson Greene for HBO Max. The season premiered on March 12, 2026, and concluded on August 20, 2026, consisting of 23 episodes. The series follows Tony Stark after the Malibu Incident as he rebuilds StarkTech, uncovers rising armored and metahuman threats, and becomes increasingly entwined with the events unfolding in Midvale City.


Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as Tony Stark, starring alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, Jacob Tremblay, Nick Creegan, Hailee Steinfeld, and Asa Butterfield. The season explores political escalation, new armored enemies, and Tony’s struggle to redefine his purpose in a world increasingly shaped by metahuman forces.
Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as Tony Stark, starring alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, Jacob Tremblay, Nick Creegan, Hailee Steinfeld, and Asa Butterfield. The season uses a classic serialized format, with Stark facing weekly threats and long-form storylines culminating in a multi-episode climax.


The season received strong viewership and was renewed for a second season in August 2026.
The season was well-received and renewed for a second season in August 2026.


== Premise ==
== Premise ==
Months after the Malibu Incident, Tony Stark begins modernizing StarkTech to confront a new era of metahuman-related crises. Corporate warfare, government pressure, and armored adversaries emerge as Tony attempts to stabilize a volatile world. His investigations ultimately tie into the Midvale disturbances, connecting him to Miles Porter, Silverman, and Kendra Vale as he becomes a central strategist within the growing Warriorverse conflict.
Following the Malibu Incident, Tony Stark attempts to rebuild a new era of StarkTech while confronting political pressure, corporate sabotage, and mysterious armored adversaries. As he navigates personal responsibility and public scrutiny, Tony encounters emerging metahuman activity tied to Midvale City, ultimately forming alliances with Miles Porter, Kendra Vale, and Silverman as he becomes a central figure in the growing Warriorverse crisis.


== Cast and characters ==
== Cast and characters ==


=== Main ===
=== Main cast ===
* '''Robert Downey Jr.''' as '''Tony Stark / Iron Man'''
* '''Robert Downey Jr.''' as '''Tony Stark / Iron Man'''
* '''Gwyneth Paltrow''' as '''Jenny Stark'''
* '''Gwyneth Paltrow''' as '''Jenny Stark'''
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* '''Asa Butterfield''' as '''Miles Porter / Velocity'''
* '''Asa Butterfield''' as '''Miles Porter / Velocity'''


=== Recurring ===
=== Recurring cast ===
* '''Sam Rockwell''' as '''Justin Hammer / Masher'''
* '''Sam Rockwell''' as '''Justin Hammer / Masher'''
* '''Malese Jow''' as '''Linda Park'''
* '''Malese Jow''' as '''Linda Park'''
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* '''Emma Myers''' as '''Emily Styles'''
* '''Emma Myers''' as '''Emily Styles'''


=== Guest ===
=== Guest cast ===
* '''Jordan Fisher''' as '''Bart Allen / Impulse'''
* '''Jordan Fisher''' as '''Bart Allen / Impulse'''
* '''Margot Robbie''' as '''Dr. Alana Cross'''
* '''Margot Robbie''' as '''Dr. Alana Cross'''
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=== Development ===
=== Development ===
In mid-2025, HBO Max greenlit ''Iron Man'' as a Warriorverse spinoff series with a planned 23-episode first season. Jackson Greene was announced as showrunner, developing the series as a structural companion to ''School Warrior''. Robert Downey Jr. signed on to reprise his role as Tony Stark with expanded creative input.
In mid-2025, HBO Max ordered ''Iron Man'' as a Warriorverse spinoff with a 23-episode first season. Jackson Greene was named showrunner. Robert Downey Jr. signed on to reprise Tony Stark with expanded creative involvement.


=== Writing ===
=== Writing ===
The season follows a three-Graphic Novel structure, focusing on Tony's reconstruction of StarkTech, the rise of armored opposition, and his emotional struggle with responsibility. Greene supervised the season arc while individual episodes were written by a rotating writers' room of Warriorverse contributors.
The series uses a traditional serialized structure similar to early 2010s superhero television series. The season centers on the evolution of StarkTech, new armored adversaries, and Tony’s emotional arc in a world increasingly shaped by metahuman conflict.


=== Filming ===
=== Filming ===
Principal photography took place from July 2025 to March 2026 across Malibu, Vancouver, and soundstages in Sydney.
Principal photography occurred from July 2025 to March 2026 across Malibu, Vancouver, and Sydney soundstages.


== Release ==
== Release ==
Season one premiered on March 12, 2026, and concluded on August 20, 2026.
The season premiered on March 12, 2026, and concluded on August 20, 2026.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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Revision as of 18:01, 16 November 2025

Iron Man
Season 1
File:Iron Man season 1 poster.png
Promotional poster
ShowrunnerJackson Greene
Starring
  • Robert Downey Jr.
  • Gwyneth Paltrow
  • Jacob Tremblay
  • Nick Creegan
  • Hailee Steinfeld
  • Asa Butterfield
No. of episodes23
Release
Original networkHBO Max
Original releaseMarch 12 (2026-03-12) –
August 20, 2026 (2026-08-20)
Season chronology
Next →
Season 2
List of episodes

Iron Man is the first season of the Warriorverse television series based on the Marvel Comics character Tony Stark / Iron Man, created by Jackson Greene for HBO Max. The season premiered on March 12, 2026, and concluded on August 20, 2026, consisting of 23 episodes. The series follows Tony Stark after the Malibu Incident as he rebuilds StarkTech, uncovers rising armored and metahuman threats, and becomes increasingly entwined with the events unfolding in Midvale City.

Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as Tony Stark, starring alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, Jacob Tremblay, Nick Creegan, Hailee Steinfeld, and Asa Butterfield. The season uses a classic serialized format, with Stark facing weekly threats and long-form storylines culminating in a multi-episode climax.

The season was well-received and renewed for a second season in August 2026.

Premise

Following the Malibu Incident, Tony Stark attempts to rebuild a new era of StarkTech while confronting political pressure, corporate sabotage, and mysterious armored adversaries. As he navigates personal responsibility and public scrutiny, Tony encounters emerging metahuman activity tied to Midvale City, ultimately forming alliances with Miles Porter, Kendra Vale, and Silverman as he becomes a central figure in the growing Warriorverse crisis.

Cast and characters

Main cast

  • Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man
  • Gwyneth Paltrow as Jenny Stark
  • Jacob Tremblay as Jackson Tate
  • Nick Creegan as Noah Mad / Silverman
  • Hailee Steinfeld as Kendra Vale
  • Asa Butterfield as Miles Porter / Velocity

Recurring cast

  • Sam Rockwell as Justin Hammer / Masher
  • Malese Jow as Linda Park
  • John Boyega as Detective Wells
  • Emma Myers as Emily Styles

Guest cast

  • Jordan Fisher as Bart Allen / Impulse
  • Margot Robbie as Dr. Alana Cross
  • Melissa Barrera as Sophia Cruz
  • Noah Jupe as Jason Smith

Episodes

Main article: List of Iron Man episodes
Iron Man season 1 episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
11"A New Arc"Jackson GreeneJackson GreeneMarch 12, 2026 (2026-03-12)IM01
22"Hammerfall"Mira SilverleafCeleste HartMarch 19, 2026 (2026-03-19)IM02
33"Blueprints of War"Finnian HawkeNathan BrightMarch 26, 2026 (2026-03-26)IM03
44"StarkTech Rising"Orion KestrelGeorgiana ValentineApril 2, 2026 (2026-04-02)IM04
55"The Arc Reactor Heist"Dorian AshwoodOliver GreenwoodApril 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)IM05
66"Masquerade of Steel"Jasper NightingaleClara RedwoodApril 16, 2026 (2026-04-16)IM06
77"Red Sky Protocol"Kael MirewoodBenjamin KnowlesApril 23, 2026 (2026-04-23)IM07
88"Failsafe"Sara CaseEthan MorlandApril 30, 2026 (2026-04-30)IM08
99"Armor Reborn"Freddie GoodwinJackson GreeneMay 7, 2026 (2026-05-07)IM09
1010"Masher Ascending"Orion KestrelCeleste HartMay 14, 2026 (2026-05-14)IM10
1111"Code Red"Finnian HawkeGeorgiana ValentineMay 21, 2026 (2026-05-21)IM11
1212"Breakpoint"Mira SilverleafNathan BrightMay 28, 2026 (2026-05-28)IM12
1313"Stark Unmasked"Celeste StarfallOliver GreenwoodJune 4, 2026 (2026-06-04)IM13
1414"Lines We Don’t Cross"Jasper NightingaleClara RedwoodJune 11, 2026 (2026-06-11)IM14
1515"Legacy Protocol"Damon RourkeSara CaseJune 18, 2026 (2026-06-18)IM15
1616"Heart of the Machine"Dorian AshwoodBenjamin KnowlesJune 25, 2026 (2026-06-25)IM16
1717"You're Not Alone, Tony"Sara CaseEthan MorlandJuly 2, 2026 (2026-07-02)IM17
1818"Armorbreaker"Orion KestrelClara RedwoodJuly 9, 2026 (2026-07-09)IM18
1919"Stark's Last Stand, Part 1"Freddie GoodwinJackson GreeneJuly 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)IM19
2020"Stark's Last Stand, Part 2"Freddie GoodwinJackson GreeneJuly 23, 2026 (2026-07-23)IM20
2121"Iron Legacy Rising"Finnian HawkeGeorgiana ValentineJuly 30, 2026 (2026-07-30)IM21
2222"The Cost of Genius"Mira SilverleafCeleste HartAugust 6, 2026 (2026-08-06)IM22
2323"A Future Forged"Jackson GreeneJackson GreeneAugust 20, 2026 (2026-08-20)IM23

Production

Development

In mid-2025, HBO Max ordered Iron Man as a Warriorverse spinoff with a 23-episode first season. Jackson Greene was named showrunner. Robert Downey Jr. signed on to reprise Tony Stark with expanded creative involvement.

Writing

The series uses a traditional serialized structure similar to early 2010s superhero television series. The season centers on the evolution of StarkTech, new armored adversaries, and Tony’s emotional arc in a world increasingly shaped by metahuman conflict.

Filming

Principal photography occurred from July 2025 to March 2026 across Malibu, Vancouver, and Sydney soundstages.

Release

The season premiered on March 12, 2026, and concluded on August 20, 2026.

Notes

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