The Avengers: Age of Ultron Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 18, 2015

The Avengers: Age of Ultron

Release Date: Friday, May 1, 2015 Theaters

The Avengers must assemble to combat the threat of Ultron!

Director: Joss Whedon

Starring: Robert Downey Jr. • Chris Evans • Chris Hemsworth • Jeremy Renner • Mark Ruffalo

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to the Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

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Who stars in The Avengers: Age of Ultron – Cast List

Robert Downey Jr.
... Tony Stark / Iron Man

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Chris Evans
... Steve Rogers / Captain America

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Chris Hemsworth
... Thor

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Jeremy Renner
... Clint Barton / Hawkeye

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Mark Ruffalo
... Bruce Banner / The Hulk

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Aaron Johnson
... Pietro Maximoff / Quicksilver

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Scarlett Johansson
... Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow

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Samuel L. Jackson
... Nick Fury

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James Spader
... Ultron

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Elizabeth Olsen
... Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch

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Paul Bettany
... Vision

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Thomas Kretschmann
... Baron Wolfgang von Strucker

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Who is making The Avengers: Age of Ultron – Crew List

A look at The Avengers: Age of Ultron behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Joss Whedon last helmed Much Ado About Nothing and The Avengers. The film's writer Joss Whedon last penned The Cabin in the Woods and Serenity.

Director: Joss Whedon
Screenwriter: Joss Whedon

Studios: Walt Disney Studios
Production Company: Marvel Studios

Production – What we know about the The Avengers: Age of Ultron

Key Facts

Per comic books lore, Ultron is an artificial intelligence created by the original Ant-Man, Dr. Henry Pym. Ultron tries to destroy his creator -- and humanity -- and goes on to create an android named The Vision. Vision initially attacks the Avengers at Ultron's behest but later becomes a member of the team.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2015

Completed

Changed The Avengers: Age of Ultron movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Sep 2014

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Feb 2014

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Second unit filming began in February 2014 in South Africa with principal photography scheduled to being in March 2014 at Shepperton Studios in Surrey, England.

Jul 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

May 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development.

May 2012

Concept

Changed the movie production status to Concept. With a record-breaking debut, it seems very likely that Disney will release a sequel although there is no official confirmation yet.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for intense sequences of sci-fi action, violence and destruction, and for some suggestive comments
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Marvel's The Avengers 2, The Avengers 2
Language: English

The Avengers: Age of Ultron Trailers and Clips

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The Avengers: Age of Ultron Release Date: When was the film released?

The Avengers: Age of Ultron was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, May 1 , 2015. There were five other movies released on the same date, including Far From The Madding Crowd, Hyena and Reality.

The Avengers: Age of Ultron DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

The Avengers: Age of Ultron is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, October 02, 2015. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of The Avengers: Age of Ultron today on Amazon.

The Avengers: Age of Ultron Digital Release Date

The Avengers: Age of Ultron is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, October 2, 2015. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.