Leading ensemble includes: Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Chris Evans (Captain America), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), Brie Larson (Captain Marvel), Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Benedict Wong, Jon Favreau, Bradley Cooper, Gwyneth Paltrow, Josh Brolin (Thanos) and more Wikipedia+15Wikipedia+15GamesRadar++15.
đź“– Plot & Significance
Direct sequel to Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and serves as the climactic conclusion of Marvel’s Phase Three (MCU) People.com+5Wikipedia+5IMDb+5.
Story: Avengers and their allies strive to reverse Thanos’s Snap, retrieve the Infinity Stones through time heist missions, and restore balance to the universe. This also encompasses Tony Stark’s emotional arc and ultimate sacrifice Wikipedia.
đź’µ Budget & Box Office Records
Budget: Estimated $356–400 million—one of the most expensive films ever made Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1.
Opening Weekend: $1.223 billion globally—new record for all formats including IMAX and 3D Marvel+1Wikipedia+1.
Final Worldwide Gross: Approximately $2.797–2.799 billion—became highest‑grossing film ever until Avatar reclaimed top spot following re‑release in China Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2filmshunters.com+2.
Composer: Alan Silvestri returned, reworking themes from previous MCU films (e.g., Captain America, Ant‑Man, Captain Marvel).
Score recorded at Abbey Road Studios and released digitally on April 26, 2019 (physical release in May) Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2.
📌 Legacy & Cultural Impact
Serves as emotional culmination to over a decade of MCU storytelling, concluding arcs for Tony Stark and Steve Rogers.
Celebrated for jaw‑dropping visual spectacles, time‑travel creativity, and character payoff.
Still ranked #2 in all‑time box office (behind Avatar), and recognized globally as a defining blockbuster .
Featured a rare mega‑crossover of heroes from across MCU and marked last live‑action appearance of Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther before his death People.com.
📊 Quick Summary Table
Aspect
Details
Release
April 26 2019 (US)
Directors
Anthony & Joe Russo
Writers
Markus & McFeely
Runtime
~3 hours 1 min
Budget
$356–400M
Box Office
$2.797B globally
Critical Score
96% RT / A+ CinemaScore
Awards
Oscar nominee, multiple Critics’ Choice & Annie awards
Significance
Capstone of MCU’s Infinity Saga; emotional send-off for key heroes