Avengers: Endgame

AVENGERS
ENDGAME

FULL CIRCLE

Photos courtesy Disney

“Even when a character is purple, and even when somebody can shoot lightning out of their hands, you can still present thematics that challenge world views — which is what all good science fiction and fantasy should do. And when you do that in a way that gets people cheering or crying, or literally on the edge of their [seats], that’s the artistry of cinema.”
— Kevin Feige, producer, “Avengers: Endgame”

1
A HERO’S JOURNEY

Star Chris Evans reflects on how a decade as Steve Rogers led him from fear to gratitude, and on how he approached the character’s last appearance.

2
HELMING WITH
FIRM HANDS

The Russo brothers have directed some of the most beloved Marvel films. Then they surprised those adoring fans by taking big risks on “Endgame.”

3
CASTING A UNIVERSE

Sarah Halley Finn, casting director on all but one of the MCU films, sought actors who would keep the characters relatable and ground them in humanity.

4
THE MAESTRO’S
MOVING MUSIC

The Russo brothers asked Alan Silvestri for a grand, operatic score. Without seeing the finished film, he wrote music that moved them to tears.

5
Script Soared on ‘Snap’ Decisions

Writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely used “Infinity War’s” shocking ending, where the villain wins, to deepen the themes of “Endgame.”

6
VFX
Added subtlety and Sweep

From Smart Hulk to the Avengers’ final battle, the effects team bolstered the story at levels large and small.

7
Editors Polished Actors’ Gems

Jeffrey Ford and Matthew Schmidt balanced visceral action with emotional character moments. Plus: Trinh Tran on her rise to “Endgame” executive producer.

8
Giving Reality a Clever Twist

Production designer Charles Wood based “Endgame’s” unearthly settings on real-world locations from Chile to Scotland.

9
Sweating the Details

A team of art directors ensured everything — from alien worlds to overgrown housing tracts — was believable.