Avengers: Age of Ultron

Tony Stark’s attempt to protect the world gives rise to Ultron, an artificial intelligence whose idea of peace threatens humanity. The Avengers reunite to face a danger born from one of their own projects. Written and directed by Joss Whedon, this 2015 sequel brings the original team back together for a new global crisis.

The first Avengers film asks whether these heroes can become a team. This follow-up makes their shared responsibility more uncomfortable: having the power to act does not mean agreeing on what should be done. Watch for the contrast between spectacular teamwork and the arguments that make it fragile. It is a useful next chapter if the ensemble dynamic was your favourite part of the first film.

Begin with the first team-up

The Avengers ↗

2012 · 2h 23m

The Avengers introduces the group’s working relationships and gives this reunion more context. Start there if you are following the team films; use the character links below if you would rather explore one hero’s background.

This is the second Avengers film, released during Phase 2. The Avengers is our suggested starting point for meeting this ensemble together. For the broader release-order experience, the Phase 2 guide places the solo adventures around this team-up without turning every related title into a prerequisite.

Allow about 2h 21m (141 minutes), matching this catalog and Disney Movies. D23 records an April 22, 2015 release in Belgium, France and other countries; the US release followed on May 1.

Essential before Doomsday. The second Avengers team-up, featuring Thor and Steve Rogers, and Sam Wilson's first step toward joining the team.