Avengers Infinity War

Last Updated on: October 18th, 2023

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“Avengers: Infinity War” is a 2018 superhero film and the nineteenth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, the movie brings together an ensemble cast of Marvel’s most beloved superheroes in an epic battle against the powerful and malevolent cosmic entity known as Thanos, played by Josh Brolin.

The film picks up after the events of “Captain America: Civil War” and “Thor: Ragnarok” and follows the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and other allies as they come together to face the greatest threat the universe has ever seen. Thanos, a titan with a twisted ideology, seeks to collect all six Infinity Stones, each possessing immense power that can alter reality, time, space, power, mind, and soul. With the stones, Thanos plans to wipe out half of all life in the universe to achieve his idea of balance.

The Avengers, led by Captain America (Chris Evans), Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), and others, join forces with the Guardians of the Galaxy, including Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Gamora (Zoe Saldana), and Drax (Dave Bautista), to stop Thanos and prevent him from obtaining the Infinity Stones.

As the battle unfolds, the heroes face personal sacrifices and heart-wrenching decisions, testing their unity and resolve. “Avengers: Infinity War” is filled with intense action sequences, emotional moments, and unexpected twists, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats throughout.

The film’s grand scale and ambitious storytelling were praised by critics and audiences alike. The seamless integration of multiple characters and storylines from different movies was a remarkable achievement in cinematic history. The performances of the cast, particularly Josh Brolin’s portrayal of Thanos, received widespread acclaim.

“Avengers: Infinity War” was a massive box office success, grossing over $2 billion worldwide, and became the fourth highest-grossing film of all time. It set the stage for the highly anticipated sequel, “Avengers: Endgame,” which concluded the Infinity Saga and served as the culmination of the first three phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.


Avengers Infinity War


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  • Year Released: 2018
  • Type of Movie: Live Action
  • Box Office: $2.048 billion
  • Awards: Nominated Academy Award; Nominated Grammy Award; Nominated Screen Actor's Guild Award
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Cast

  • Robert Downey Jr: Tony Stark / Iron Man
  • Chris Evans: Steve Rogers / Captain America
  • Mark Ruffalo: Bruce Banner / Hulk
  • Chris Hemsworth: Thor
  • Scarlett Johansson: Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
  • Benedict Cumberbatch: Dr Stephen Strange
  • Don Cheadle: James “Rhodey” Rhondes / War Machine
  • Tom Holland: Peter Parker / Spider-Man
  • Chadwick Boseman: T’Challa / Black Panther
  • Paul Bettany: Vision
  • Elizabeth Olsen: Wanda Maximoff / Scarlett Witch
  • Anthony Mackie: Sam wilson / Falcon
  • Sebastian Stan: Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier
  • Tom Hiddleston: Loki
  • Idris Elba: Heimdall
  • Peter Dinklage: Eitri
  • Benedict Wong: Wong
  • Pom Klementieff: Mantis
  • Karen Gillan: Nebula
  • David Bautista: Drax the Destroyer
  • Zoe Saldana: Gamora
  • Vin Diesel: Groot
  • Bradley Cooper: Rocket
  • Gwyneth Paltrow: Virginia “Pepper” Potts
  • Benicio del Toro: The Collector
  • Josh Brolin: Thanos
  • Chris Pratt: Peter Quill / Star Lord
  • Samuel L Jackson: Nick Fury

Crew

  • Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo
  • Screenwriters: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely
  • Producer: Kevin Feige

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Craig Smith
I am founder and editor of DisneyNews.us. My passion for all things Disney goes pretty far back to my first trip to Walt Disney World in the mid-80's. I have since returned to the magical place more than 20 times. I started this site when I came to the realization that I spent a significant portion of my day reading articles about Disney and watching Disney content with my 8-year old, so it made sense that I would start sharing some of what I read and see and building a little community around it. Other interests include 80's nostalgia, vintage toys, video games, LEGO, Star Wars and tech gadgets. Other sites include DMR and VideoGamesStats.com.