The Avengers characters have been loved by generations of comic fans since they were first presented as a team in 1963. This new film promises to deliver an exciting 3D experience for viewers, as it continues the epic adventures started in the box office hits “Iron Man,” “The Incredible Hulk,” “Iron Man 2,” “Thor” and “Captain America: The First Avenger.” These films were released in theatres between 2008 and 2011, and all opened at the top of the box office charts.

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