The Avengers

The Avengers

Earth's Mightiest Heroes must come together and learn to fight as a team if they are going to stop the mischievous Loki and his alien army from enslaving humanity.

IP Overview & Key Facts

IP Key Facts

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Full Name
Marvel's The Avengers
Also Known As
Avengers Assemble, Marvel's Avengers
Format
Movie
Release Year
2012
Current Status
Released
Country of Origin
United States
Creator
Stan Lee, Jack Kirby (original comic)
Original Work
movie
Genre
superhero, action, marvel, team, sci-fi

Story, World & Core Themes

Explore the narrative, setting, and ideas that shape The Avengers.
Story
High-level synopsis and narrative focus.
When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.
World
Setting, cultures, and distinctive elements.
Marvel Cinematic Universe (Earth-616). A world where superheroes exist and alien threats are becoming a reality.


New York City, S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, Stuttgart
Themes
Core ideas and recurring motifs.
Individuals putting aside differences for a greater cause.
Heroism: The burden and responsibility of power.
Trust: Learning to rely on others.

Cultural Impact Timeline

High-level milestones showing The Avengers's global influence.
1963
The Avengers comic book debuts by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
2008
Iron Man is released, launching the MCU and teasing the Avengers Initiative
2012
The Avengers movie is released, becoming the third highest-grossing film at the time
2019
Avengers: Endgame concludes the Infinity Saga as the highest-grossing film temporarily

Key Characters

Meet representative characters from The Avengers.
Iron Man
Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist Tony Stark in his high-tech suit of armor.View Profile
Captain America
Steve Rogers, a super-soldier from World War II, serves as the team's tactical leader.View Profile
Thor
The Asgardian prince wielding the mighty hammer Mjolnir.View Profile
Black Widow
Natasha Romanoff, a highly trained S.H.I.E.L.D.View Profile
Hawkeye
Clint Barton, an expert marksman with perfect accuracy.View Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the original six Avengers?
The original team consists of Iron Man (Tony Stark), Captain America (Steve Rogers), Thor, Hulk (Bruce Banner), Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff), and Hawkeye (Clint Barton).
Who is the main villain in The Avengers?
Loki, Thor's adopted brother, is the primary antagonist, allied with the Chitauri alien race.
What is the Tesseract?
The Tesseract is a cube containing the Space Stone, one of the six Infinity Stones, capable of opening portals across the universe.
Who brought the Avengers together?
Nick Fury, the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., initiated the 'Avengers Initiative' to recruit the heroes.
What is the famous line Captain America says to Hulk?
Captain America commands, 'Hulk, smash!'
Where does the final battle take place?
The Battle of New York takes place in midtown Manhattan, centered around Stark Tower.
Does Phil Coulson die in the movie?
Yes, Agent Phil Coulson is killed by Loki, which serves as the catalyst to unite the Avengers (though he was later revived in the TV series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.).
What is the post-credits scene?
There are two: one revealing Thanos as the mastermind behind the attack, and a second showing the team eating shawarma in silence.
Who directed The Avengers?
Joss Whedon directed and wrote the screenplay for the film.
Is Spider-Man in this movie?
No, Spider-Man does not appear in the first Avengers movie; he joins the MCU later in 'Captain America: Civil War'.

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