Can Iron Man armor lift Mjolnir?

In the Marvel Comics and Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the ability to lift Mjolnir, Thor's enchanted hammer, is typically reserved for those who are "worthy," as defined by the enchantment placed on the hammer by Odin. While Iron Man's armor (or Tony Stark) is certainly incredibly powerful and technologically advanced, the ability to lift Mjolnir is not about raw strength or technology—it is about being "worthy" in the eyes of Mjolnir's enchantment.

In the Comics:

There have been instances in the comics where Iron Man (Tony Stark), or rather his Iron Man suit, has been able to wield Mjolnir, but these moments are usually due to specific circumstances where the armor itself is enhanced by magical means, or the enchantment on Mjolnir is temporarily lifted or altered.

For instance:

• In the "Avengers" comics, Tony Stark has used Mjolnir a few times, but these instances were either temporary or involved situations where Mjolnir's enchantment did not prevent him from lifting it (such as in alternate universes or under specific magical conditions).
• In some storylines, Tony has crafted specialized suits of armor with added magical enhancements or found himself in situations where Mjolnir’s enchantment was less strict or overridden.

In the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe):

The MCU has a notable moment in "Avengers: Age of Ultron" (2015), where Iron Man's armor (Mark 45) attempts to lift Mjolnir. During a scene in the Avengers compound, the team takes turns trying to lift Mjolnir. Tony Stark uses his armor to give himself an advantage, but he fails to lift the hammer.

• Thor: "Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor."
• Iron Man: Grins "I’ll just go get the "Thor" power armor."

This scene is important because it humorously shows that technology (in this case, Iron Man's suit) cannot bypass Mjolnir’s enchantment. Despite Stark's brilliance and his suit's power, it does not make him "worthy" by the hammer's standards.

Can Iron Man Lift Mjolnir in Theory?

In theory, Iron Man's armor could potentially lift Mjolnir if:

• The enchantment was somehow altered, removed, or bypassed (such as through magic or a technological override).
• Tony Stark himself became "worthy," as the suit does not have the innate worthiness that a person like Thor or Captain America might possess.

In "Avengers: Endgame" (2019), Captain America (Steve Rogers) proves himself worthy of Mjolnir and is able to wield it in the final battle. This was a significant moment, showing that worthiness is the key factor—not strength or technology.

Summary:

• Iron Man’s armor cannot lift Mjolnir on its own, as it relies on the wielder being "worthy," not on the strength or technology of the suit.
• Iron Man himself, in the MCU at least, has never been shown as "worthy" of lifting Mjolnir. However, Captain America (Steve Rogers) did prove worthy in Endgame.
• While Iron Man may never wield Mjolnir in the traditional sense, there are plenty of alternate comic realities or situations where technology could temporarily alter the outcome.

So, to summarize: No, Iron Man's armor, by itself, cannot lift Mjolnir unless under specific magical or exceptional circumstances.