# No Strings On Me (DD-281)

> Avengers: Age of Ultron, written and directed by Joss Whedon, was released in the U.S. on May 1, 2015. The Avengers face Ultron (voiced by James Spader), an artificial intelligence created by Tony Stark and Bruce Banner that turns on humanity. It introduced Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen), Pietro Maximoff (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Vision (Paul Bettany). It earned about $1.4 billion worldwide. The title echoes Ultron's line 'There are no strings on me'. The Reel is a review with clips; the opinions in it are the Reel's.

- Department: Media
- First published: 2024-07-26
- Last updated: 2024-07-26
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/no-strings-on-me/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **May 1, 2015**: Age of Ultron opens in U.S. theaters

Full timeline: https://detailenjoyer.com/timeline/?case=no-strings-on-me

## Quick facts

- **DD-281-F01**: It opened on May 1, 2015. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (May 1, 2015))_
- **DD-281-F02**: Ultron is an AI made by Stark and Banner. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Ultron))_

## Write-up

Age of Ultron introduced Scarlet Witch and Vision. Ultron is an AI created by Tony Stark and Bruce Banner.

1. **May 1, 2015**: It opened on May 1, 2015.
2. **Ultron**: Ultron is an AI made by Stark and Banner.
3. **New heroes**: It introduced Scarlet Witch and Vision.
4. **James Spader**: James Spader voices Ultron.
5. **Box office**: It earned about $1.4 billion.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

## Video: No Strings On Me: Age of Ultron Introduced Scarlet Witch and Vision

- Duration: 23.6 s · Published: 2024-07-26
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/C95_3O6JrZR.mp4

### Transcript

Avengers, Age of Ultron. This is an ambitious yet divisive entry in the MCU. Directed by Joss Whedon, it features the Avengers facing off against Ultron, a rogue AI bent on human extinction. The film's action sequences are impressive, and it introduces key characters like Scarlet Witch and Vision. However, its dense plot and multitude of characters sometimes feels overwhelming. Despite mixed reviews, it advances the overall MCU narrative, setting up future conflicts and developments. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Who created Ultron?**  
A: An AI. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (May 1, 2015) · Wikipedia: Avengers: Age of Ultron)_

**Q: Who voices Ultron?**  
A: Menacing. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Ultron) · Wikipedia: Avengers: Age of Ultron)_

**Q: Which hero debuts here?**  
A: Paul Bettany. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (New heroes) · Wikipedia: Avengers: Age of Ultron)_

**Q: Who directed?**  
A: His second. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (James Spader) · Wikipedia: Avengers: Age of Ultron)_

**Q: When was it released?**  
A: May 1. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Box office) · Wikipedia: Avengers: Age of Ultron)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Avengers: Age of Ultron](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avengers:_Age_of_Ultron)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "No Strings On Me." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-281, last updated Jul 26, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/no-strings-on-me/