Endgame was mentioned early on in the rumor game, in part because Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) says it in Infinity War, ominously telling Tony Stark, "We're in the endgame now." There was much speculation about what the film would be called - for a long time, it was simply known as Avengers 4, and many feared that the real title would be a giant, gut-wrenching spoiler.
No spoilers here, but the ending left some fans sad, and some satisfied. But some of them had to bite the dust for sheer dramatic reasons (and because a few actors have talked publicly about moving on). So Avengers: Endgame was left with a major situation: No way are all those money-making Marvel heroes gone for good. turned into piles of sand that then blew away. Many of Marvel's major heroes were among the vanished half of the population that just kind of. In his quest to balance the universe, Thanos acquired all the infinity stones and zapped half the universe's population, just as he threatened. "For the most part, it's nice to see them again, and a little sad to say goodbye." Where did we leave off? "We've lived with these characters and the actors playing them for more than a decade, and even when the party got hectic, stupid or crowded, there was no reason to complain about the guests," Scott writes. Scott of The New York Times writes that the film generates a few "honest tears," and for good reason. doesn't leave a second to spare."Ĭritic Brandon Davis of CNET sister site says the film gets off to a "slow, slightly convoluted start," but in the end, manages to not only meet fan expectations, but exceed them.Īnd A.O. Reviews are inĬNET critic Mike Sorrentino writes, in a spoiler-free review, that "the Russos brothers' engrossing, wholly satisfying superhero epic. Five of them probably belonged on the cutting-room floor anyway, but it's still fun to watch them. The home version also features six deleted scenes, all of which we explain here. We noted 13 of the highlights here, including where to find Joe Russo's daughters, a special Hulk Ben & Jerry's flavor and the real reason Tony Stark's dad is bringing sauerkraut to his pregnant wife. The digital version has plenty of goodies to reward fans, including a four-person commentary from directors Joe and Anthony Russo and screenwriters Christopher Markus and Steven McFeely. PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action throughout, language and some crude references.Note that CNET may get a share of revenue from the sale of merchandise featured on this page. July 31st, 2018 by Walt Disney Home Entertainment See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.Īmazon VOD (Bonus Content), Amazon VOD, Amazon VOD, Amazon VOD (With Bonus Content), Amazon VOD, Amazon VOD (Bonus Content), Amazon 4K UHD VOD All Time Domestic Box Office for Super Hero MoviesĪll Time International Box Office for Super Hero MoviesĪll Time Worldwide Box Office for Super Hero MoviesĪll Time Domestic Box Office for Walt Disney MoviesĪll Time International Box Office for Walt Disney MoviesĪll Time Worldwide Box Office for Walt Disney Movies