Avengers: Age of Ultron
“A new age has come.”
Synopsis
When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes 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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Release History & Theatrical Window
Dolby Theatre
Festival / Special Debut
May 1, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$235M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.41B
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.98x
+$1.17B net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joss Whedon
- Screenplay & Story
- Joss Whedon, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Jim Starlin, Stan Lee
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman, Brian Tyler
- Original Title
- Avengers: Age of Ultron
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Budget
- $235M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.41B
- Production Studios
- Marvel Studios
Top Cast
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Robert Downey Jr.
Tony Stark / Iron Man
Chris Hemsworth
Thor
Mark Ruffalo
Bruce Banner / Hulk
Chris Evans
Steve Rogers / Captain America
Scarlett Johansson
Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
Jeremy Renner
Clint Barton / Hawkeye
James Spader
Ultron (voice)
Samuel L. Jackson
Nick Fury
Don Cheadle
James Rhodes / War Machine
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Pietro Maximoff / Quicksilver
Elizabeth Olsen
Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch
Paul Bettany
Jarvis / Vision
Cobie Smulders
Maria Hill
Anthony Mackie
Sam Wilson / The Falcon
Hayley Atwell
Peggy Carter
Idris Elba
Heimdall
Linda Cardellini
Laura Barton
Stellan Skarsgård
Erik Selvig
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joss Whedon
Joss Whedon, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Jim Starlin, Stan Lee
Danny Elfman, Brian Tyler
Ben Davis, Tim McDaniel, John Gamble, Jeremy Braben, Jay Hunter, Michael Swan, Greg Baldi
Jeffrey Ford, Lisa Lassek
Kevin Feige, Stan Lee, Jeremy Latcham, Jon Favreau, Louis D'Esposito
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Feige
Producer
Joss Whedon
Director
Joss Whedon
Writer
Ben Davis
Director of Photography
Jeffrey Ford
Editor
Lisa Lassek
Editor
Greg Powell
Stunt Coordinator
Charles Wood
Production Design
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Brian Tyler
Original Music Composer
Philippe Rebours
Visual Effects Supervisor
Aleksandar Vishemirski
Visual Effects Supervisor
Olivier Dumont
Visual Effects Supervisor
Alessandro Cioffi
Visual Effects Supervisor
Immanuel Morris
Visual Effects Supervisor
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Trailer 3Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-04
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Avengers: Age of Ultron
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Avengers: Age of Ultron about?
When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes 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.
Who directed Avengers: Age of Ultron?
Avengers: Age of Ultron was directed by Joss Whedon.
Who stars in Avengers: Age of Ultron?
The principal cast of Avengers: Age of Ultron includes Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson.
When was Avengers: Age of Ultron released and how long is it?
Avengers: Age of Ultron was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of Avengers: Age of Ultron?
Avengers: Age of Ultron had a reported production budget of $235M and grossed $1.41B at the worldwide box office (5.98 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Avengers: Age of Ultron?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Avengers: Age of Ultron was composed by Danny Elfman, Brian Tyler.
Is Avengers: Age of Ultron based on a book or true story?
Avengers: Age of Ultron is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Jack Kirby", Characters: "Joe Simon", Characters: "Jim Starlin", Comic Book: "Stan Lee", Characters: "Jack Kirby".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Avengers: Age of Ultron?
Avengers: Age of Ultron holds official age classifications: AU: M; CA: PG; DE: 12; FR: 12; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).