Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
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The Avengers and Guardians race to stop Thanos from collecting all six Infinity Stones. A Phase Three release, it was the 19th MCU film to come out and sits at #36 of 81 in story order. We rate it Essential: the main saga depends on it. At 2h 29m, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | Anthony and Joe Russo |
|---|---|
| Starring | Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Josh Brolin, Benedict Cumberbatch |
| Release date | April 27, 2018 |
| Runtime | 2h 29m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 85% critics · IMDb 8.4/10 |
| Box office | $2,052M worldwide |
| Phase | Phase Three |
| Saga | Infinity Saga |
| Story position | #36 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
The culmination of 10 years of storytelling; ends on the Snap.
Post-credit scene
Yes, stay through the credits. The box below says what happens, but it gives away part of the ending.
Spoiler What happens after the credits of Avengers: Infinity War: tap to reveal
Nick Fury pages Captain Marvel as he turns to dust.
Where it fits in your watch
- Release order
- Movies-only order
- Avengers order
- Sam Wilson order
- Winter Soldier order
- Wong order
- Pepper Potts order
- Happy Hogan order
- Ned Leeds order
- Shuri order
- M’Baku order
- Drax order
- Nebula order
- Groot order
- Rocket order
- Gamora order
- Star-Lord order
- Heimdall order
Avengers: Infinity War FAQ
Can you skip Avengers: Infinity War?
No. It’s Essential: it’s the saga’s climax, part one.
When was Avengers: Infinity War released?
Avengers: Infinity War was released on April 27, 2018.
Where does Avengers: Infinity War fit in the MCU timeline?
Avengers: Infinity War is set in the present day and sits at #36 of 81 in story order.
Does Avengers: Infinity War have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Stay through the credits for at least one extra scene. What happens in it is in the spoiler box on this page.
What to watch before Avengers: Infinity War
To get the most out of Avengers: Infinity War, these are the earlier titles it builds on, in release order:
- Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
- Captain America: Civil War (2016)
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
Where to watch Avengers: Infinity War in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch Avengers: Infinity War 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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