Is Iron Man 3 a Christmas movie?

Iron Man 3 is set during Christmas and directed by Shane Black, who famously sets all his films at Christmas. Whether that makes it a Christmas movie is hotly debated — Tis the Podcast weighed in on the full episode.

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Welcome to Tis the Podcast, the podcast that's determined to keep the spirit of Christmas alive 365 days a year! Join us and our community as we talk all things Christmas! So what can you expect from this group of misfit toys? Every week we're going to look at a different Christmas movie, special, or TV episode. As we talk, we'll share our reviews, insights, and witty banter. As our reviews grow, you can find the canonical ranking of Christmas movies here on our site. Really, what more could you want out of a Christmas podcast?

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Iron Man 3 (2013) Review

2013Dir. Shane Black130 minStreaming: Disney+

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Is Iron Man 3 a Christmas movie?: Iron Man 3 is set during Christmas and directed by Shane Black, who famously sets all his films at Christmas. Whether that makes it a Christmas movie is hotly debated — Tis the Podcast weighed in on the full episode.

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