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Read the film reference Availability and pricing vary by region.Avengers: Infinity WarA movie brief.
2018 / Superhero / Directed by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
A universe in peril, a hero's quest.
What is Avengers: Infinity War about?
The Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy team up to stop Thanos from collecting the Infinity Stones. Thanos' quest to destroy half of all life in the universe drives the plot.
Five things to know.
Setup
The film brings together the Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy to face a common threat.
World
The Marvel Cinematic Universe expands with new locations and characters.
Pressure
The stakes are high as the heroes try to stop Thanos from achieving his goal.
Craft
The film features impressive visual effects, action sequences, and musical score.
Viewing Note
The film is a culmination of 10 years of Marvel Cinematic Universe storytelling.
A thought to take with you.
Thanos's pursuit of the Stones gives the heroes a shared emergency, but it also pits his belief in imposed balance against their individual responsibilities. The ensemble story spreads the problem across planets and teams while making the cost personal for familiar characters.
Is it your kind of movie?
Choose it for a major MCU crossover that assumes familiarity with earlier Avengers and Guardians films. It ends on a cliffhanger continued in Endgame.
Sources & scope
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