The Avengers_
"Some assembly required."
When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Avengers earned $1.5B worldwide on a $220.0M budget — a 590% return on investment.
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Year context
The Avengers was released 14 years ago in 2012.
CAST (20)
Robert Downey Jr.
Tony Stark / Iron Man
Chris Evans
Steve Rogers / Captain America
Mark Ruffalo
Bruce Banner / The Hulk
Chris Hemsworth
Thor
Scarlett Johansson
Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
Jeremy Renner
Clint Barton / Hawkeye
Tom Hiddleston
Loki
Clark Gregg
Agent Phil Coulson
Cobie Smulders
Agent Maria Hill
Stellan Skarsgård
Selvig
Samuel L. Jackson
Nick Fury
Gwyneth Paltrow
Pepper Potts
Paul Bettany
Jarvis (voice)
Alexis Denisof
The Other
Tina Benko
NASA Scientist
Jerzy Skolimowski
Georgi Luchkov
Kirill Nikiforov
Weaselly Thug
Jeff Wolfe
Tall Thug
M'laah Kaur Singh
Young Girl
Rashmi Rustagi
Calcutta Woman
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$220.0M
Budget
$1.5B
Revenue
+590%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (3)
B
Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film
2013
WON
B
MTV Movie Award for Best Villain
2013
WON
B
Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form
2013
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
143 min (2h 23m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.9/10 (35,840 votes)
Popularity
49
Budget
$220,000,000
Box Office
$1,518,815,515
Profit
+$1,298,815,515
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Avengers about?
When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!
How long is The Avengers?
The Avengers has a runtime of 143 minutes (2h 23m).
Who directed The Avengers?
The Avengers was directed by Joss Whedon.
Who stars in The Avengers?
The cast of The Avengers includes Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson.
How much did The Avengers make at the box office?
The Avengers earned $1,518,815,515 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $220,000,000.
What is the rating of The Avengers?
The Avengers has a rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on 35,840 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Science Fiction
Action
Adventure
KEYWORDS (9)
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marvel cinematic universe (mcu)