Avengers infinity war 2 facts and release date
Avengers: Infinity War has been and gone. Emotions have been spent, tears shed, and a whole lot more in-between. There’s still the small matter, however, of Avengers 4 on the horizon. It’s a tricky beast to get to grips with, too. Not only does it not have a title, there’s a whole lot to deal with in the aftermath of Infinity War – almost too much – so, it could be easy to just shrug and play the waiting game
But here’s what we do know: Avengers 4 is out on May 3, 2019 and is again directed by the Russo Brothers, Anthony and Joe Russo, in their fourth Marvel movie to date after Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War. Aaaand… that’s about it. We’re not even too sure who’s going to make up the cast after the massive void of emptiness that Thanos left in his wake after finally putting together the Infinity Gauntlet.
But we can scratch our chins and hash out some theories to go along with those facts. So, here’s everything we know about Avengers 4 so far, including the release date, cast, set photos, title, plus potential whispers and wonderings. Avengers assemble!
Fast Facts:
- Avengers 4 release date: May 3, 2019
- Avengers 4 director: Anthony and Joe Russo
- Avengers 4 cast: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Holland, Don Cheadle, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie, Tom Hiddleston, Josh Brolin (All TBC)
- Avengers 4 writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely
The Avengers 4 release date is coming next year
The Avengers 4 release date actually is one of the few things about the movie that we’ve known about for ages, even when it was originally titled Avengers: Infinity War - Part 2 (remember that?). May 2019 was the original placeholder, which has now zeroed in to the more specific release date of May 3, 2019.
Before then, we’ve got to get over Avengers: Infinity War, and to watch Ant-Man and the Wasp and Captain Marvel. Both of those movies will bridge the gap between Infinity War and Avengers 4 in terms of schedule, and maybe even in terms of storyline too. The Avengers: Infinity War post-credits scene tipped us off that Captain Marvel could be the key to the whole shebang come Avengers 4.
Avengers: Infinity War dropped in the UK a day earlier than the US, expect Avengers 4 to get a simultaneous worldwide release to avoid any sort of spoiler snafus. It’s gonna be a biggun – and Marvel will do everything in its power to stop sneaky leakers and blabbermouths, in much the same way Thanos demanded our silence this time around...
The Avengers 4 cast is still to be confirmed...
For the full answer, we’re going to need to rewatch Avengers: Infinity War to make a list of who did and din't kick the bucket.
Shockingly, Iron Man and Captain America made it out of Infinity War in one piece, as did Thor, Rocket Racoon, among a handful of others. Loads of people died though. Star-Lord, Spidey, Black Panther Vision, Loki, Doctor Strange (the list goes on) all were wiped out by the Avengers: Infinity War ending. They could be back but, other than pure guesswork, it really is a crapshoot as to who is in the Avengers 4 cast. Marvel are keeping things under wraps… for now.
With Infinity War and Avengers 4 filming back-to-back, it’s been extremely difficult to even guess at who is showing up in Avengers 4, though there are some calculated certainties: Josh Brolin is confirmed to return as Thanos, and you'd imagine Captain Marvel will lead the charge against the Mad Titan. Those who survived (there's not many, folks) will also be likely candidates to turn up, as will Hawkeye, who is still MIA.
However, we do have some confirmation of some MCU heroes making an appearance, as well as the child of one of the Avengers.
Captain Marvel is definitely in Avengers 4. Brie Larson has been seen on-set, had it confirmed she’s not in Avengers: Infinity War, and even has her own standalone movie coming out just two months before Avengers 4.
Gwyneth Paltrow has managed to spill the beans on Don Cheadle showing up in Avengers 4. Go, Rhodey!
There’s also been a casting reveal for a slightly older Cassie Lang (daughter of Scott Lang AKA Ant-Man) which, while confusing MCU timeline junkies everywhere, may actually feed into one of Avengers 4’s big theories – more on that later.
The Avengers 4 set photos hint at a time travel element
Avengers 4 set photos are a little thin on the ground, mostly because of the nature of back-to-back filming with Infinity War. It’s difficult, if impossible, to differentiate between the two movies and what set photos match up with which Avengers flick.
However, a very interesting picture coming out of an Avengers 4 set sees Steve Rogers wearing his old Captain America costume. Flashback, near-death vision, or something more? What with Cap taking up the Nomad persona post-Civil War, it sure is nice to see him wear the stars and stripes again, even if it possibly spells trouble for The First Avenger.If nothing else, it ties in nicely to a few of the theories below so crack out those conspiracy whiteboards and get scrawling down your thoughts!
There’s even a look at something beyond Avengers 4, namely where the group end up being based after all is said and done over the next 12 months. This shot with Robert Downey Jr sees a massive Avengers logo adorning the back wall - is that their new home or merely a temporary Avengers HQ?
The Avengers 4 title is a spoiler
Don’t take my word for it. Kevin Feige himself said so back in 2017 – and it’s doubtful that things have changed dramatically since then. We even had a crack at guessing the Avengers 4 titleourselves to hilarious effect. The worst part is we’re not even going to clap eyes on the Avengers 4 title for quite some time. SDCC 2018 would be my best bet, but Joe Russo has said we’ll get the title when we “digest [Infinity War].”
Wedo have a name for it, we’re just not announcing it," Anthony Russo revealed in an interview with Bustle. "And I think we came to that name fairly early in the development process. It speaks to the heart of the story.”
Wedo have a name for it, we’re just not announcing it," Anthony Russo revealed in an interview with Bustle. "And I think we came to that name fairly early in the development process. It speaks to the heart of the story.”
But it seems like the decision to hold back the Avengers 4 title has come at quite a cost to the brains behind the movie.
"It's gotten entirely out of hand," said Marvel Studios president and producer Kevin Feige in an interview with IGN. "And now will have no chance to living up to any expectations of what it's gonna be. And it sort of backfired, if I'm honest with you, because the notion was to not talk about it so the focus was to be on [Infinity War]."
Is an Avengers 4 trailer coming this year?
Don’t be surprised if we get an Avengers 4 trailer this year. While SDCC 2018 may come a little too soon to give us a teaser-filled glimpse, later in the year would be the best place to plunk down an Avengers 4 trailer.
Avengers: Infinity War dropped its first trailer in November 2017, and a similar timeframe for Avengers 4 is looking likely judging by their release dates being almost exactly a year apart.
However, with the close proximity of the two Avengers movies, Marvel could decide to go on a year-long ride on the hype train with teasers dotted throughout the 12-month span between movies. A drip-feed style of Avengers 4 trailers would do just about enough to keep frenzied fans, eager for the next scrap of information, at bay, while also keeping the rest of the world on the edge of their seats waiting for the next slice of the Avengers pie.
Avengers 4 story: your guess is as good as mine
Our biggest clue for the Avengers 4 plot lies in its original title. Slated to be Avengers: Infinity War - Part 2, that title was cut and has been given an as-yet-unrevealed title. While it’s still (officially) up in the air, Avengers 4 is definitely going to deal with the fallout of Infinity War. Maybe not directly, but with it following on so soon after the third Avengers movie, it’d be a strange move not to tie those two together either thematically or through certain characters. I’m looking at you, Thanos.
Deaths are coming. Okay, the Avengers 4 directors didn’t quite say that but, in their words, they said that “it’s an end for some of these characters,” which sounds very ominous indeed.
While I’ve just stopped short of running a death pool on who bites the dust (just kidding, I’m offering three-to-one on Iron Man dying after miraculously making it out of Infinity War alive), I’ve come to terms with the fact that some of my favourite movie characters over the past decade won’t make it past Avengers 4. You should too. Pro tip: buy tissues in bulk before Avengers 4, in case some of your favourites die or don't get resurrected.
Chris Evans has said his contract is up after Avengers 4, and some of the old guard (including Robert Downey Jr.) may not be sticking around much longer either. If some of the Avengers have to shuffle off their mortal coil, the fourth Avengers movie is a good a place as any to do it. After all, Kevin Feige says it’s going to be a “finale” for a reason and you know what that means – deaths! (Sorry to sound so cheery).
For now, it appears we’ll have to see how Marvel plays their handbefore making any assumptions at what path Avengers 4 is going to take. Seriously. Everything is under wraps.
For now, it appears we’ll have to see how Marvel plays their handbefore making any assumptions at what path Avengers 4 is going to take. Seriously. Everything is under wraps.
You know the Avengers 4 directors well
The Avengers: Infinity War directors have come a long way from their roots helming some of the most beloved cult comedies of the 21st Century. While cutting their teeth on Arrested Development, Community, and, weirdly, You, Me and Dupree honed the skills of Anthony and Joe Russo, it was their MCU debut on Captain America: The Winter Soldier that truly marked their arrival on the grand stage.
From there, the Russos were given the key to the Marvel franchise. An exceptional crossover Captain America: Civil War soon followed and, in 2015, they were announced as directors of Avengers: Infinity War - Part 1 and Part 2. Having eventually split the two parts into Infinity War and Avengers 4, the two ended up filming the two movies back-to-back anyway, though Infinity War was apparently the hardest to film.
As of writing, the two are expe
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