The Avengers
- Release Date: April 25, 2012
- Director: Joss Whedon
- Primary Cast: Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Clark Gregg, Cobie Smulders, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Stellan Skarsgård, Tom Hiddleston
- Screenplay: Joss Whedon
- Release Platform: Theatrical
- Subgenre: Action, Adventure, Superhero
- Rating: PG-13
- Runtime: 143 minutes
Synopsis
Earth’s mightiest heroes must learn to work together when a powerful enemy threatens global destruction.
Review
A fantastic culmination of Marvel’s early efforts, The Avengers delivers on years of buildup with sharp pacing, strong character moments, and crowd-pleasing chemistry. Every hero gets space to shine, and the film maintains momentum without ever feeling overcrowded. Its impact is strongest for longtime viewers, but even on its own, it stands as one of the MCU’s most well-balanced and satisfying blockbusters.
This movie is part of our complete MCU retrospective.