Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
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Tony Stark's peacekeeping AI turns against humanity, forcing the Avengers to stop their own creation. In story order it’s #21 of 81; by release date it was the 11th MCU film, part of Phase Two. We rate it Essential: the main saga depends on it. It runs 2h 21m and streams on Disney+ and Starz in the US.
| Directed by | Joss Whedon |
|---|---|
| Starring | Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Elizabeth Olsen, James Spader |
| Release date | May 1, 2015 |
| Runtime | 2h 21m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 75% critics · IMDb 7.3/10 |
| Box office | $1,405M worldwide |
| Phase | Phase Two |
| Saga | Infinity Saga |
| Story position | #21 of 81 in chronological order |
| Timeline setting | Present day |
| Part of | Avengers movies in order, Hulk movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | Yes |
Why it matters in the MCU
Creates Vision, introduces Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver, sets up the Mind Stone.
Post-credit scene
There’s more after the credits. Open the box if you want to know what happens; it gives away part of the ending.
Spoiler What happens after the credits of Avengers: Age of Ultron: tap to reveal
Thanos picks up the Infinity Gauntlet: "Fine, I’ll do it myself."
Where it fits in your watch
Avengers: Age of Ultron FAQ
Can you skip Avengers: Age of Ultron?
No. It’s Essential: it creates Vision, introduces Wanda and sets up Civil War.
When was Avengers: Age of Ultron released?
Avengers: Age of Ultron was released on May 1, 2015.
Where does Avengers: Age of Ultron fit in the MCU timeline?
Avengers: Age of Ultron is set in the present day and sits at #21 of 81 in story order.
Does Avengers: Age of Ultron have a post-credit scene?
Yes, there’s at least one extra scene after the credits. The spoiler box on this page describes it.
What to watch before Avengers: Age of Ultron
To get the most out of Avengers: Age of Ultron, these are the earlier titles it builds on, in release order:
- Iron Man 2 (2010)
- Thor (2011)
- Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
- Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
- Thor: The Dark World (2013)
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Where to watch Avengers: Age of Ultron in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+, Starz |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch Avengers: Age of Ultron outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon |
| Canada | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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