# Avengers Assemble! (DD-248)

> The Avengers, written and directed by Joss Whedon, was released in the U.S. on May 4, 2012, closing Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It brings together Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye against Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston, ending in the Battle of New York. Mark Ruffalo took over as Bruce Banner. It earned about $1.52 billion worldwide, at the time the third-highest-grossing film ever. The Reel is a review with clips; the opinions in it are the Reel's.

- Department: Media
- First published: 2024-06-01
- Last updated: 2024-06-01
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/avengers-assemble/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **May 4, 2012**: The Avengers opens in U.S. theaters

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## Quick facts

- **DD-248-F01**: It opened on May 4, 2012. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (May 4, 2012))_
- **DD-248-F02**: It closed Phase One. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Phase One))_

## Write-up

The Avengers united six heroes on screen for the first time. It closed Phase One of the MCU in 2012.

1. **May 4, 2012**: It opened on May 4, 2012.
2. **Phase One**: It closed Phase One.
3. **Joss Whedon**: Joss Whedon wrote and directed.
4. **Battle of New York**: It ends in the Battle of New York.
5. **Box office**: It earned about $1.52 billion.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

## Video: Avengers Assemble!: The Avengers United Six Heroes on Screen for the First Time

- Duration: 35.5 s · Published: 2024-06-01
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/C7sP9n-JlgR.mp4

### Transcript

Closing out phase one, we have The Avengers from 2012. The film that brought all our favorite heroes together for the first time. Directed by Joss Whedon, this movie was a pivotal moment for the superhero genre. The chemistry among the cast is electric, with standout performances from Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, and Scarlett Johansson. The action sequences are thrilling, especially the Battle of New York, which is a visual spectacle. The film masterfully balances humor, character development, and epic battles. Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston, serves as a compelling villain. The Avengers wasn't your run-of-the-mill superhero movie. It was a celebration of everything that made the Marvel Cinematic Universe great. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Who directed The Avengers?**  
A: Also wrote it. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (May 4, 2012) · Wikipedia: The Avengers (2012 film))_

**Q: Who is the villain?**  
A: Tom Hiddleston. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Phase One) · Wikipedia: The Avengers (2012 film))_

**Q: Where is the final battle?**  
A: The Battle of New York. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Joss Whedon) · Wikipedia: The Avengers (2012 film))_

**Q: Which phase does it close?**  
A: In 2012. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Battle of New York) · Wikipedia: The Avengers (2012 film))_

**Q: Who took over as Banner?**  
A: From this film. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Box office) · Wikipedia: The Avengers (2012 film))_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: The Avengers (2012 film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Avengers_(2012_film))

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Avengers Assemble!." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-248, last updated Jun 1, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/avengers-assemble/