The Avengers will bring together the super hero team of Marvel Comics characters for the first time ever, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk and more, as they are forced to band together to battle the biggest foe they've ever faced.

News

Jackson Out as Nick Fury? - January 14, 2009
Star says negotiations with Marvel have broken down.

How Thor Came to Earth - January 2, 2009
Plus, director Branagh to reportedly act in Marvel film as well.

Tony Stark's Dad Cast? - UK, December 18, 2008
Shawshank star rumoured to play Howard Stark.

Theroux Talks Iron Man 2 - December 9, 2008
Tropic Thunder screenwriter on penning the sequel.

Downey Talks Avengers - November 25, 2008
Iron Man star on doing the team-up film right.

Television: Thor TV Series Announced - November 14, 2008
Marvel character goes from God of Thunder to God of Animation.

Captain America Director Found - UK, November 10, 2008
Marvel finds their man for upcoming pre-Avengers flick.

Favreau Talks Avengers - October 29, 2008
Iron Man director on the challenges facing Marvel's team-up movie.

Avengers Assembled - October 28, 2008
Downey Jr., Favreau onboard; Cheadle confirmed as Rhodey.

Hulk as Avengers Villain? - UK, October 14, 2008
Iron Man scribes talk superhero mash-up.

L.A. is Marvel-ous - October 6, 2008
Iron Man 2, Thor, Cap and Avengers to shoot in California.

Iron Man 2 Web Chat - October 1, 2008
Director Favreau on the Shellhead sequel.

Paramount Stays Marvel-ous - September 30, 2008
Extended pact includes Thor and Iron Man sequels.

Norton in Dark About Hulk 2 - UK, September 16, 2008
The minds of Marvel are sometimes opaque...

Longoria in Avengers? - September 15, 2008
Sexy housewife could be desperate for a role in Marvel movie.

Hancock as Captain America? - September 8, 2008
UPDATED: Casting rumor debunked.

Marvel Mulls L.A. Shoots - September 2, 2008
Studio, Favreau lobby Arnold for tax breaks.

Marvel Studios Update - August 8, 2008
News on Spidey 4, Iron Man 2 and more.

Jackson Talks Fury's Future - July 29, 2008
Actor wants Nick Fury to appear in future Marvel movies.

Avengers Movie Update - June 13, 2008
Marvel's Feige talks up the film.

Exclusive: Who Wants to Direct The Avengers? - June 10, 2008
Leterrier hulks out over the Marvel team-up movie.

More Marvel Movies - May 5, 2008
News on Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America, The Avengers and more!

Strike Derails Marvel's '09 Plan - February 20, 2008
Possibly only one movie to be released next year.

Marvel, WGA Now Super Friends - January 25, 2008
Comic book pics spared from ongoing strike.

Favreau Says: "Avengers Assemble!" - UK, January 7, 2008
Iron Man helmer to direct Marvel Project?

Iron Man Cameos Confirmed - July 24, 2007
Avi Arad says Jackson, Swank will appear.

Marvel Movie Update - June 14, 2007
Studio exec on Wolverine, Spider-Man 4, Avengers and more!

Penn on Avengers - May 3, 2007
X3 screenwriter has high hopes for movie.

Marvel Movie Slate Update - August 10, 2006
Avengers screenwriter revealed and more!

Comic-Con 2006: Avengers Movie Gains Momentum - July 24, 2006
Avengers may assemble after all.

Marvel Making Movies - September 6, 2005
Comic company enters film biz. See what's coming...

Features

Keepin' It Reel Podcast, Ep. 38 - January 22, 2009
We chat up Iron Man 2, TDK, Spidey 4 and more.

Movies 2008 Year in Review - December 17, 2008
12 months of cinema... in four pages or less.

Keepin' It Reel Podcast, Episode 35 - November 26, 2008
Twilight sequel news, Avengers talk, Bond banter, and more.

IGN's Most Anticipated Movies: Part One - November 3, 2008
We break down the hottest flicks in the Hollywood pipeline.

Keepin' It Reel Podcast, Episode 31 - October 30, 2008
The Avengers, Doctor Strange, Preacher and more!

DVD: Marvel's Feige Hulks Out - October 21, 2008
Studio honcho on the success of Marvel and the future of comic book movies.

Before Marvel Movies Were Good - September 29, 2008
The studio that brought you Iron Man has come a long way.

The Avengers Movie Wishlist - September 17, 2008
Our musings on the upcoming big-screen version of Marvel's superhero team.

Keepin' It Reel Podcast, Episode 20 - June 26, 2008
Weekend Box Office, SAG strike, Hulk sequel, more.

Comics: IGN Comics SMASH!! Podcast, Episode 5 - May 23, 2008
It's Marvel's pop culture world and we're just living in it.

Comics: IGN Comics SMASH!! Podcast, Episode 3 - May 8, 2008
Secret Invasion, Nick Fury and Marvel's upcoming movies dominate the discussion today.

DVD

The Avengers

Contributions

Connections for The Avengers

Popular movies in this genre:
1. Green Lantern
2. Watchmen
3. Thor
4. Batman Begins
5. Spider-Man 4

Popular movies from this studio:
1. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
2. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
3. G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra
4. Star Trek
5. Thor

IGN Movies is not the official site for this film. All editorial views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the IGN Movies editors. All original content is the property of IGN Movies.

Add IGN to Google

Send This Page to a Friend

Contact the Editors