The plot revisits several moments from earlier films, bringing back actors and settings from throughout the franchise. The film serves as a conclusion to the story of the MCU up to that point, ending the story arcs for several main characters.
The Russo brothers joined as directors in April 2015, with Markus and McFeely signing on to write the script a month later. The film was announced in October 2014 as Avengers: Infinity War – Part 2, but Marvel later removed this title. In the film, the surviving members of the Avengers and their allies attempt to reverse Thanos's actions in Infinity War. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, the film features an ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Benedict Wong, Jon Favreau, Bradley Cooper, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Josh Brolin. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the direct sequel to Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and the 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Avengers: Endgame is a 2019 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers.
