The first Iron Man makes history for the entire MCU almost 14 years later
A historic distinction for the Jon Favreau film that launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The cinematic universe of Marvel Studios owes the most to the film Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau , with Robert Downey Jr. in the role of Tony Stark, which was to become the role of his career.
Nearly 14 years after the film’s release, 2008’s first Iron Man is receiving the highest honor few films have received in the past 30 years, being inducted into the US National Film Library , also known as the ” Movie Hall of Fame “. “ .
The National Film Registry, established by the National Film Preservation Act of 1988, selects 25 films each year “highlighting the breadth and diversity of America’s film heritage in order to raise awareness of its preservation .”
The “father” of the MCU and president of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige said the following: ” All of our favorite movies are the ones we watch over and over and grow up with. The idea that we’re here, almost 15 years after the release of Iron Man, and its inclusion in the film registry tells us that it has stood the test of time and continues to hold value for audiences around the world .”
What other movies were added?
The same highest honor of being added to the National Film Registry went to two other superhero films: the masterpiece The Dark Knight (2008) directed by Christopher Nolan and the 1978 Superman with Christopher Reeve directed by Richard Donner.
Other notable films that I added to this honorable list are “Carrie”, Cyrano de Bergerac, House Party, Hairspray, When Harry Met Sally and The Little Mermaid .
