Avengers: Endgame is a 2019 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team, the Avengers. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the direct sequel to Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and the 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, the movie features an ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Bradley Cooper, and Josh Brolin as Thanos.
In the aftermath of Infinity War, where Thanos successfully obliterates half of all life in the universe, the remaining Avengers along with their allies, reel from their loss. The film explores the aftermath, focusing on how the characters deal with grief and the subsequent quest to reverse the damage. The narrative introduces the concept of time travel, enabling the heroes to collect the Infinity Stones from various points in the past to undo The Snap.
The film was released on April 26, 2019, in the United States and grossed over $2.798 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time until it was surpassed by Avatar. It received praise for its ambition, action sequences, performances, emotional depth, and the culmination of the MCU's narrative arcs. However, some criticism was directed at the film's lengthy runtime and handling of certain plot points.
Avengers: Endgame had a significant cultural impact, leading to widespread discussion about its themes of loss, redemption, and the nature of heroism. It sparked numerous fan theories, reactions, and discussions, and its ending served as a major turning point for the future of the MCU.