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25. “I Am Iron Man” from Endgame almost didn’t happen
During the final battle of Endgame, Tony originally just smiled and snapped his fingers to defeat Thanos. Later, film editor Jeffrey Ford convinced the Russos to add that iconic line, making it an unforgettable final moment. | © Marvel Studios
24. The final battle was originally much longer
The final battle in Endgame lasts about 45 minutes, making it one of the longest and most epic fights in movie history. However, the writers originally planned an even longer showdown with extra scenes that formed its three-act structure. | © Marvel Studios
23. Scarlett Johansson hid her pregnancy with the help of three stuntwomen
During the filming of Age of Ultron, Scarlett Johansson hid her pregnancy with the help of three stuntwomen. The stuntwomen wore markers on their faces so VFX artists could digitally map Johansson's face onto theirs, making her pregnancy completely invisible on screen. | © Marvel Studios
22. Tom Holland's best line was improv
In Infinity War, when Spider-Man begins to fade away, Tom Holland improvises the heart-wrenching line "I don't want to go." This unscripted moment added extra emotion to the scene, making it one of his most memorable performances. | © Marvel Studios
21. Natalie Portman didn't appear in Endgame
Natalie Portman didn’t truly appear in Endgame, even though her character was shown on screen. All her scenes were pieced together from unused footage from Thor: The Dark World, with only some new audio recorded for her role. | © Marvel Studios
20. Hawkeye was supposed to sacrifice himself in Endgame
In the original script for Endgame, Hawkeye was meant to sacrifice himself to secure the Soul Stone. However, the visual effects producer convinced the writers to swap their roles, so Black Widow ended up taking the fall instead. | © Marvel Studios
19. Joss Whedon wanted a second villain
Joss Whedon wanted to add a second villain to join Loki, believing that one trickster couldn’t keep all the Avengers busy. Marvel stepped in and said that wouldn’t work, and Whedon eventually agreed that Loki’s true strength was getting inside the heads of the heroes. | © Marvel Studios
18. Marvel had fake scripts for their movies
To keep secrets from leaking, Marvel created fake scripts for Infinity War and Endgame. Only Robert Downey Jr. received the full script, while the rest of the cast got fake versions with key changes like Loki’s death and alterations to Thanos’s fate. | © Marvel Studios
17. Avengers got renamed in the UK
In the UK, the Marvel movie got a different name because the popular TV show The Avengers had 161 episodes and was well known. To avoid confusion, it was officially titled Marvel Avengers Assemble in Britain. | © Marvel Studios
16. Johansson had to pass on another film to be part of The Avengers
Johansson had a chance to star in a Total Recall remake but chose The Avengers instead, even though she wasn't fully signed on at first. In the end, her decision worked out really well, making her one of the most loved stars in MCU. | © Marvel Studios
15. It was Whedon’s idea to create Thanos
It was Joss Whedon’s idea to sneak Thanos into a post-credits scene, even though he didn’t steer the character’s later development. Whedon once joked that Thanos was in love with Death, a twist that never made it into the MCU storyline. | © Marvel Studios
14. The 2011's Avengers movie had a silly working title
In 2011, while filming in Albuquerque, The Avengers used the silly working title Group Hug to keep their project under wraps. This playful name helped disguise the movie's true identity during production. | © Marvel Studios
13. Black Widow wasn't supposed to be interrogated
One of the best scenes in The Avengers was Black Widow being interrogated by some lowlife thugs. Originally, the script had this for Hawkeye in store, but director Joss Whedon reworked it, making it a perfect fit for Black Widow. | © Marvel Studios
12. Tom Holland couldn't read the script for Endgame
Tom Holland wasn't allowed to read the Endgame script to prevent any accidental spoilers, so he only received his lines. Joe Russo explained that this was done because he had a habit of revealing plot details, even jokingly punching the air for 15 minutes when he didn’t know who he was fighting. | © Marvel Studios
11. Groot is a learnable language
Groot's language might look like a joke since he only says Groot, but it can be learned. In Infinite War, even Thor jokes about studying Groot in college, hinting that the language actually has a structure. | © Marvel Studios
10. The Eternals were major Avengers
The cosmic Eternals weren't exactly fan favorites, yet at one point, Gilgamesh and later Sersi were part of the Avengers. Their stint on the team, known for its bomber jackets and lack of major heroes, only made them even more obscure. | © Marvel Studios
9. Endgame is the only time Robert Redford played the same character twice
Robert Redford became the only actor to reprise the same role twice by returning as HYDRA leader Alexander Pierce, a character he originally played in Captain America. Aside from a brief voice cameo in Omniboat, Endgame marked Redford's final film appearance. | © Marvel Studios
8. Small-town theaters in Germany boycotted Age of Ultron
Small-town theaters in Germany boycotted Age of Ultron because Disney demanded 53% of ticket sales instead of the usual 47.7%. The studio also cut back on advertising funds and 3D glasses, adding to the financial strain for these smaller venues. | © Marvel Studios
7. Iron Man once betrayed the team
At one point, Iron Man became the greatest enemy of The Avengers, betraying them by secretly working with Kang the Conqueror. Even a teenage version of Tony Stark was shown fighting his older self in Earth's Mightiest Heroes. | © Marvel Studios
6. Not one, but two Thanoses
In The Avengers, audiences get a sneak peek of the future villain Thanos, even though his name isn’t mentioned. Before Josh Brolin was cast, Thanos was portrayed by Damion Poitier for his first appearance. | © Marvel Studios
5. Before fully stepping into the role, Mark Ruffalo was nearly cast as The Hulk
Before getting the role, Mark Ruffalo was nearly cast as Bruce Banner in The Incredible Hulk. Director Louis Letterier originally chose him for Bruce Banner, but Marvel went with Edward Norton at the time because he was more famous. | © Marvel Studios
4. Captain America wears an uncomfortable prosthetic
In the post-credits shawarma scene, every Avenger is enjoying a meal except Captain America, whose face is hidden by his hand. This comes from continuity issues – the fake beard in Bong Joon-ho’s Snowpiercer looked too artificial, so he couldn’t join the feast. | © Marvel Studios
3. The Avengers broke different box-office records
When The Avengers hit theatres, audiences flocked in record numbers. The film made $207.4 million in North America on its opening weekend and $1.52 billion worldwide, making it the top-grossing movie of 2012 and the third-highest ever. | © Marvel Studios
2. Jeremy Renner suffered an injury because of his stunts
Jeremy Renner did most of his own stunts as Hawkeye himself, but one fight scene went wrong when he tore a muscle in his back. The injury caused a brief filming delay while he recovered. | © Marvel Studios
1. The name "Avengers" comes from the weird origin
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the name "Avengers" hints at Phil Coulson’s death by Loki and nods to Captain Marvel as the group's inspiration. In the comics, the name was picked simply because it sounded cool, even if the team wasn’t avenging anything. | © Marvel Studios
