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Avengers: Endgame

Avengers: Endgame is a 2019 American superhero film produced by Marvel Studios and directed by Anthony and Joe Russo.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Avengers: Endgame is a 2019 American superhero film produced by Marvel Studios and directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. It follows the surviving Avengers as they attempt to reverse the damage caused by Thanos and restore those erased by the Infinity Gauntlet snap. The film concludes the Infinity Saga and features major sacrifices, including the death of Tony Stark.

Plot

The surviving Avengers try to recover from Thanos’s snap and find a way to reverse it. Their plan involves time travel, reunions with fallen allies, and a final confrontation that restores many of the erased people.

Cast and characters

The film features the main Avengers ensemble, including Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, Thor, Natasha Romanoff, Bruce Banner, Clint Barton, and others. It also brings back major characters from earlier Marvel films through time travel.

Release and runtime

Avengers: Endgame premiered in theatres on April 26, 2019. The theatrical runtime is 181 minutes, making it one of the longest films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Box office performance

The film was a major commercial success and grossed about $2.798 billion worldwide. It was for a time the highest-grossing film ever released.

Key facts

  • The film begins after Thanos has erased half of all life in the universe, leaving the Avengers scattered and divided.
  • The remaining heroes attempt to undo the snap through a time-travel mission and a final battle against Thanos.
  • Tony Stark sacrifices himself by using the Infinity Stones to defeat Thanos and his army.
  • Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) also dies during the film while helping the team obtain the Soul Stone.
  • It became one of the highest-grossing films of all time, earning about $2.798 billion worldwide.
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Canadian context

The film had a major theatrical release in Canada as part of its global rollout and was widely covered by Canadian entertainment media because of its cultural and box-office significance.

Frequently asked questions

What is Avengers Endgame about?
It follows the surviving Avengers as they try to reverse Thanos’s snap, recover the lost population, and defeat Thanos in a final battle.
How long is Avengers Endgame?
It runs 181 minutes, or 3 hours and 1 minute.
Who dies in Avengers Endgame?
Tony Stark dies after using the Infinity Stones, and Natasha Romanoff dies earlier in the film during the Soul Stone mission.
When did Avengers Endgame come out?
It was released in theatres on April 26, 2019.
What is the runtime of Avengers Endgame?
The runtime is 181 minutes, which is 3 hours and 1 minute.
How much did Avengers Endgame make?
It grossed about $2.798 billion worldwide.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4154796/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot overview describing the Avengers reassembling to reverse Thanos’s snap and facing the final battle.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/avengers_endgame
    Supports: Synopsis, release date, runtime, and box office gross.
  3. Marvel — https://www.marvel.com/movies/avengers-endgame
    Supports: Official release date and summary of the film’s premise.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avengers:_Endgame
    Supports: Basic plot context, including the post-snap setup and main characters.
  5. Plot Explained — https://www.plotexplained.com/movie/avengers-endgame/
    Supports: Runtime and plot details including Tony Stark’s sacrifice.
  6. The Movie Spoiler — https://themoviespoiler.com/movies/avengers-endgame/
    Supports: Plot details including Tony Stark’s death and the ending events.
  7. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-47961964
    Supports: Spoiler-free plot context and mention of the broader Marvel storyline.
  8. Reddit — https://www.reddit.com/r/MarvelStudiosSpoilers/comments/awycfy/endgame_plot_summary/
    Supports: Unverified plot summary; not used as a primary authority except where corroborated by other sources.