Avengers: Endgame (2019)
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The surviving heroes attempt a time heist to undo Thanos's snap. A Phase Three release, it was the 22nd MCU film to come out and sits at #37 of 81 in story order. It’s Essential viewing, because the bigger story builds on it. At 3h 1m, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | Anthony and Joe Russo |
|---|---|
| Starring | Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Josh Brolin |
| Release date | April 26, 2019 |
| Runtime | 3h 1m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 94% critics · IMDb 8.4/10 |
| Box office | $2,799M worldwide |
| Phase | Phase Three |
| Saga | Infinity Saga |
| Story position | #37 of 81 in chronological order |
| Timeline setting | Spans 5 years after the Snap |
| Part of | Avengers movies in order, Hulk movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | No |
Why it matters in the MCU
Closes the Infinity Saga; ends the arcs of Iron Man and Captain America.
Different versions of Avengers: Endgame
There is only one cut of Avengers: Endgame, but it returned to theaters with bonus footage after the credits.
- Original release (April 2019): The 3-hour theatrical version, which is also the one on Disney+. An IMAX Enhanced version with the expanded aspect ratio was added to Disney+ in November 2021.
- Re-release (June 28, 2019): A return to about 1,000 US theaters with roughly seven minutes of extra material after the credits: a tribute to Stan Lee, an unfinished deleted scene, and the opening scene of Spider-Man: Far From Home. The film itself was unchanged.
Which version to watch: The standard version is the one to watch. Nothing in the re-release extras changes the story.
Where it fits in your watch
- Release order
- Movies-only order
- Avengers: Endgame Encore, and whether you need it
- Avengers order
- Sam Wilson order
- Winter Soldier order
- Wong order
- Pepper Potts order
- Shuri order
- M’Baku order
- Drax order
- Nebula order
- Groot order
- Rocket order
- Gamora order
- Star-Lord order
Avengers: Endgame FAQ
Is there an extended version of Avengers: Endgame?
No. The June 2019 re-release kept the same film and added about seven minutes of bonus footage after the credits, including a Stan Lee tribute and a preview of Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Can you skip Avengers: Endgame?
No. It’s Essential: it’s the finale of the first saga.
When was Avengers: Endgame released?
Avengers: Endgame was released on April 26, 2019.
Where does Avengers: Endgame fit in the MCU timeline?
Avengers: Endgame covers the five years after the Snap and sits at #37 of 81 in story order.
Does Avengers: Endgame have a post-credit scene?
No, Avengers: Endgame has no post-credit scene.
What to watch before Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame builds on these earlier titles, listed in release order:
- Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
- Captain America: Civil War (2016)
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Where to watch Avengers: Endgame in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV |
Where to watch Avengers: Endgame outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | Free: Channel 4 · 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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