17 Superhero Movies That Were Nominated For Oscars
8. Iron Man
Nominated For: Best Achievement In Visual Effects & Best Sound Editing
Iron Man opened 2 May 2008 in the United States, just six weeks before The Incredible Hulk, which it promptly slayed at the box office as well as at awards ceremonies. In addition to two Oscar nominations, Iron Man won awards from the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy And Horror Films USA, the AFI, the Central Ohio Film Critics Association and the Hollywood Film Awards.
Meanwhile, The Incredible Hulk got to prove that it's not the winning, it's the taking part. Can you say "Ginger-haired stepchild"?
Another award Iron Man picked up was Biggest Surprise Of The Year at the Golden Schmoes, and that's a pretty apt description. Who would've expected a movie directed by the lawyer from Daredevil (2003) and starring some guy who hadn't had a hit in forever to launch a multi-billion dollar franchise?