Jump to Content

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

Portrait of Amy Renner Amy Renner

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

PG-13 Action N/A

  • 4.2 / 5

78%

22%

The Avengers must assemble to combat the threat of Ultron!

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.
Cited as official plot version from marvel.com
Action Adventure 3D Comic Book Sequel Superhero

Snap poll

Will you see The Avengers: Age of Ultron?

Watched it? Share Your Rating!

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Crew Behind the Film

The The Avengers: Age of Ultron behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Joss Whedon last directed Much Ado About Nothing and The Avengers. The film's writer Joss Whedon last wrote The Cabin in the Woods and Serenity.

Director
Joss Whedon
Screenwriter

Production Details

What we know about the The Avengers: Age of Ultron movie production.

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.

Production Updates for The Avengers: Age of Ultron

Completed

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

Post-Production

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

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.

Pre-Production

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

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development.

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.

Have updates about The Avengers: Age of Ultron? We'd love to hear from you!

Submit update

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

All Trailers

Watch official The Avengers: Age of Ultron movie trailers and clips.

Thumbnail for The Avengers: Age of Ultron
Action
The Avengers: Age of Ultron

Theatrical Trailer #3

Thumbnail for The Avengers: Age of Ultron
Action
The Avengers: Age of Ultron

Theatrical Trailer #2

Thumbnail for The Avengers: Age of Ultron
Action
Thumbnail for The Avengers: Age of Ultron
Action
The Avengers: Age of Ultron

Joss Whedon on Ultron

Release Dates

When was the film released?

The Avengers: Age of Ultron was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, May 1, 2015. There were 5 other movies released on the same date, including Welcome to Me, Ride and Hyena.

The Avengers: Age of Ultron was released 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.

Movie Theaters

Stream Now

On DVD, Blu-ray / 4K

  • 2015-09-00 DVD
  • 2015-10-02 DVD
  • 2015-10-02 Blu-ray

Buy/Rent on Digital (Ultra HD)



Questions

Who is Thanos? May. 9, 2012

An extremely powerful villain in the Marvel universe. Link

May. 9, 2012
Why is the release date so far away? May. 9, 2012

Disney and Marvel will release Thor 2, Captain America 2, Iron Man 3, and likely a Hulk movie in the meantime.

May. 9, 2012
What new superheros will join the Avengers team? May. 9, 2012

Ask question

Looking for more information on The Avengers: Age of Ultron?

Official Page and Social Links

Across the Web

Follow the Updates

Fri., Dec. 18, 2015

  • Added the US VOD release date of October 2, 2015

Sat., Jul. 25, 2015

  • Set the MPAA rating to PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action, violence and destruction, and for some suggestive comments

Marvel Universe: Related Movies

Explore the Marvel Universe franchise, presented in the order of their release.

New Movie Trailer

Boonie Bears: Time Twist
Official Trailer

Viva Pictures has unveiled the official trailer for Boonie Bears: Time Twist. Watch it now!

ADVERTISEMENT

More to Explore

Find and discover more on Movie Insider.

30-Day Free Trial

Watch thousands of movies 24/7 on Amazon Prime.

Go now
Production Listings

Find and discover movies filming now.

Go now