Avengers: Endgame
Movie, 2019, Phase 3, Set in 2018 & 2023
Avengers: Endgame is #28 of 69 in release order and #24 of 69 in chronological order in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The story
After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.
Avengers: Endgame recap
Three weeks after the Snap, Carol Danvers rescues Tony and Nebula from space. The Avengers find Thanos on a farm planet, but he has destroyed the stones, and Thor beheads him. Five years later, Scott Lang escapes the Quantum Realm, where only five hours have passed, and suggests time travel. Tony works out how to do it, Bruce Banner has merged his mind with the Hulk, and Thor is drunk and depressed in New Asgard. The team splits up to take the stones from the past: New York in 2012, Asgard in 2013, and Morag and Vormir in 2014. Natasha sacrifices herself on Vormir for the Soul Stone. Tony and Steve go to 1970 for the Tesseract and Pym particles, and Tony speaks to his father. A past Thanos learns of the plan through Nebula's implants and swaps in his own past Nebula. Banner uses a new gauntlet to bring everyone back, and the 2014 Thanos destroys the Avengers base.
Avengers: Endgame ending explained
Steve wields Mjolnir and every returning hero arrives through Strange's portals for a battle with Thanos's army. Thanos gets the gauntlet, but Tony takes the stones and snaps his fingers, dusting Thanos and his army, and dies of the strain. After Tony's funeral, Steve returns the stones to their times and chooses to stay in the past with Peggy, returning as an old man to give Sam Wilson his shield. Thor leaves with the Guardians and makes Valkyrie king of New Asgard.
Post-credits scenes
No. There is no post-credits scene, only the sound of hammering on metal, like Tony building his first suit in the cave.
Where to watch Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame is streaming on Disney+ in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 8.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes 94%
Where it fits
- Release order: after Captain Marvel, before Spider-Man: Far From Home.
- Chronological order: after Avengers: Infinity War, before Loki.
What to watch before Avengers: Endgame
In release order, 20 Marvel Cinematic Universe essentials come before Avengers: Endgame (2019), from Iron Man (2008) to Captain Marvel (2019).
Cast
- Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man
- Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America
- Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor
- Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
- Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton / Hawkeye
- Josh Brolin as Thanos
- Don Cheadle as James Rhodes / War Machine
- Paul Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant-Man
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange
- Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa / Black Panther
- Brie Larson as Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel
Directed by Joe Russo, Anthony Russo.