Iron Man 3 is the third film in the Iron Man trilogy, directed by Shane Black and starring Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man. The film follows Tony as he deals with anxiety issues after the events of The Avengers and searches for the true identity of the terrorist known as the Mandarin. It was a box office success, grossing over $1 billion globally. Extensive marketing was conducted prior to the film's release, including trailers, posters featuring recognizable elements like the Marvel logo and Iron Man suit to establish familiarity and excitement among audiences.