What You Have to Know Before Watching Infinty War

Everything You Need To Know Earlier You See Avengers: Infinity War

It all started in 2008, when Nick Fury told Tony Stark about the Avengers Initiative. Since then, nosotros've encountered a host of incredible heroes — a super soldier, a state of war car, an assassinator with red in her ledger — simply ten years after Iron Man hit theaters, Earth's mightiest heroes are set to face their toughest claiming: Thanos the Mad Titan.

Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo,Avengers: Infinity War volition feature at least 76 characters, be Marvel's longest movie to date, and revolve around half dozen mysterious stones. But fifty-fifty if you're a diehard fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it's difficult to remember every important detail. So if you need a primer to ready for history's biggest superhero movie, then read forth as we comprehend everything you need to know before seeingAvengers: Infinity War. And be warned, we're spoiling every single Marvel movie released and so far (including some info about the upcoming film).

Who is Thanos?

As the god of thunder once wondered, who is the purple human in the floating in the chair? Thanos the Mad Titan has loomed over the MCU since appearing in the mid-credits scene for The Avengers. Since and so, the alien warlord has popped up in Guardians of the Milky way and Avengers: Age of Ultron, only nosotros haven't really gotten to know the guy. What does he desire with Earth's mightiest heroes?

In the comics, Thanos was a member of the Eternals, a race of genetically-engineered superhumans who colonized Titan, Saturn's largest moon. Incredibly intelligent, uber-powerful, and born deformed thanks to a mutant factor, Thanos was absolutely obsessed with Death...the actual personification of Death. In the comics, Death can take the form of a woman — or a creepy skeleton — and hoping to win her love, Thanos murdered half the universe with the assistance of the Infinity Gems (Infinity Stones in the movies).

We don't know how much of that backstory will play into the moving picture, simply co-ordinate to the 2nd Infinity War trailer, Thanos definitely wants to collect all half-dozen stones so he can "wipe out one-half the universe...with the snap of his fingers." With his lethal crew of assassins and Outriders, it's articulate Thanos means concern, and when he comes to complete his rock collection, the Mad Titan might teach the Avengers what it'due south similar to lose.

Who are those creepy alien sidekicks?

When Thanos arrives, he'll have enough of fill-in. The large baddie has a massive extraterrestrial army, simply he'south besides bringing his very own evil supergroup: the Blackness Gild. In the comics, these are Thanos' meridian generals, and while at that place are commonly five, it looks like we're only getting four in the motion picture: Corvus Glaive (Thanos' correct-hand homo; carries a blade that basically makes him immortal), Proxima Midnight (insanely skilled with a spear), Ebony Maw (master manipulator, librarian-in-training), and Cull Obsidian (a hulking fauna with massive forcefulness). As an extra twist, the movie versions of the Black Order volition be "children of Thanos," which could hateful they're spiritual disciples of his quest for galactic destruction — or mayhap similar to Gamora and Nebula from Guardians of the Galaxy. So in addition to seeing the Black Order fighting Black Widow and trying to murder the Vision, we might also get some bitter sibling rivalries.

What are the Infinity Stones?

We know Thanos wants to go his big purple easily on the Infinity Stones, only how will those rocks assist him decimate the cosmos? They can blow up planets, open wormholes, and rewind fourth dimension. But what's the secret behind their mystical abilities? Well, in Guardians of the Milky way, a mysterious hoarder known as the Collector explained that before the Large Bang, "there were half-dozen singularities." And when "the universe exploded into existence...the remnants of these systems were formed into concentrated ingots." As a result, these half dozen stones come equipped with devastating powers.

"Officially" debuting in Captain America: The First Avenger, the Space Stone (a.k.a. the Tesseract) is a bluish gem inside a glowing cube, and information technology can open portals across the universe. And if the Space Stone lives upwardly to its comic book potential, and so Thanos might gain the ability of omnipresence. Then there's the Listen Stone, which powered Loki's staff in The Avengers. These days, the Listen Stone is yellow and can hypnotize and manipulate its victims (recollect zombified Hawkeye?). And in the comics, it grants Thanos the ability to control every mind in the universe.

Then in that location's the Power Stone (a.thousand.a. the Orb), which appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy. A majestic rock inside a metallic container, the Ability Stone enhances its user's strength and can waste entire planets. In the comics, it likewise supercharges the rest of the stones, making them all more powerful. The most perplexing precious stone is the Reality Stone (aka the Aether). It debuted in Thor: The Dark Earth as a sentient cerise goo, and while Malekith the Accursed wanted to use information technology to plunge the universe into darkness, we haven't seen its total powers yet. But in the comics, it tin can be used to alter the nature of reality itself.

Greenish and stored inside a magical locket, the Time Stone (a.k.a. the Centre of Agamotto) showed up in Doctor Strange and grants its user the ability to create time loops and opposite time. In the comics, it gives Thanos the ability to control the past, present, and futurity, making him a murderous Marty McFly. There's one terminal rock that we haven't seen yet, an orangish precious stone known as the Soul Rock. In the comics, this allowed Thanos to control all living souls and even resurrect dead ones, and then if he places all half-dozen stones inside his Infinity Gauntlet — that behemothic golden glove — it's hard to imagine our heroes saving Earth, allow alone avenging information technology.

Which Infinity Stones will Thanos take?

Since the Infinity Stones possess insane powers, it's no wonder Thanos is hunting them downwardly. So if the Mad Titan wants to bedazzle his gauntlet, then where should this oversized infinite lord look?

According to the Infinity War trailers, Thanos will definitely go the Space Rock and the Ability Stone. Non counting postal service-credits scenes, the Space Stone first appeared in Captain America: The First Avenger, when Red Skull harnessed its powers for his Hydra ground forces. After Cap crashed Reddish Skull's airplane into the sea, the Space Rock was retrieved past S.H.I.Eastward.50.D. before Loki stole it, using information technology to open a gateway for the Chitauri to invade New York in The Avengers. After the supergroup stopped the god of mischief, Thor took the rock dorsum to Asgaard where sabbatum in Odin's treasure room...until Thor: Ragnarok. It seems Loki has swiped the shiny blue cube, and based on the Infinity State of war trailers, information technology looks like he'll hand information technology over to Thanos.

Equally for the Power Rock, it was first discovered by Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy, though information technology was eventually taken by Thanos' hammier-wielding lackey, Ronan the Accuser. After the Guardians beat the Kree zealot with dance moves and friendship, Star-Lord gave the stone to the Nova Corps, space cops on the planet Xandar. But since Thanos will become the purple gem, things probably won't end well for the Xandarians.

Where are the rest of the Stones?

If Thanos gets the Ability Stone and the Space Stone, and then where are the remaining four stones? Doctor Strange placed the Fourth dimension Stone inside the magical compound of Kamar-Taj. Post-obit the events of Thor: The Night Globe, the Reality Stone was given to the Collector, though later on the explosive events of Guardians of the Milky way, who knows if he still has it.

And so there'due south the Mind Stone, which has been everywhere. It was the energy source for Loki's spear, courtesy of Thanos (who probably regrets handing over his prized possession). Following Loki'south defeat, the spear was stolen by Hydra agents, who used the Mind Stone to unleash the powers of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch. And so, after creating Ultron, the Mind Rock concluded up in Vision's forehead, granting him the ability to wing, shoot lasers, and walk through walls.

As for the Soul Rock, nobody knows where it's hiding. At that place are plenty of theories beingness kicked around — maybe it's in Wakanda (unlikely); maybe Heimdall has it; maybe it won't show up until Avengers iv; perhaps Thanos has it stashed away — but we'll find out soon.

What happened to the Avengers?

The Avengers assembled in 2012, saving the globe from Loki and his Chitauri army. Since then, they've reunited for Age of Ultron and Ceremonious State of war, contesting Hydra agents, a psychopathic android, and a vengeful special ops soldier. Unfortunately, the Avengers got devil-may-care in their quest to salvage the world, leaving human being casualties in their wake. As a upshot, the group was pressured into signing the Sokovia Accords, a U.N. resolution enervating command over Earth's mightiest heroes.

The Accords split the Avengers in two, with some joining Tony Stark (pro-Accords) and others allying with Steve Rogers (anti-Accords). Sadly, by the end of Civil War, the grouping was nonetheless divide, although Helm America did leave Atomic number 26 Human being a burner phone for emergencies — you know, like if a death-obsessed monster ever attacked Earth. 2 years later, Helm America has given upwards the shield and his star-spangled identity. Wanted by the U.Due south. government, Cap and Blackness Widow (and nearly likely Falcon) are "flying under the radar," which is why Steve is sporting a beard and Black Widow is going blonde. But you can't finish a superhero from being super, so the rogue Avengers spend their costless fourth dimension conducting secret missions.

Tony Stark, on the other hand, is still working with the remnants of the "official" Avengers (Vision and Military machine), and the Russo brothers promise Infinity State of war volition grapple with the results of the last Helm America movie. If the Avengers hope to defeat the Earth'south extraterrestrial threat, they'll accept to put personal differences bated, and then it will be interesting to come across if Tony can get over his beefiness with Bucky Barnes.

What are the Guardians of the Milky way doing here?

So far, the Guardians of the Galaxy haven't crossed paths with the residuum of the MCU crew. Merely Star-Lord and his merry band of misfits will finally meet the Avengers in Infinity State of war, and really, this battle against Thanos is far more personal for the Guardians than it is for Tony, Cap, and the remainder of the Earthbound heroes.

Why? Well, Nebula and Gamora were "adopted" by Thanos every bit kids and turned into super assassins. Thanos was an calumniating dad, constantly forcing the two to fight each other. Nebula always lost, and each fourth dimension, Thanos would cut off a piece of her torso and replace it with a mechanical enhancement, hoping to brand her a better warrior. Naturally, Nebula has grown upwards hating Thanos, and in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, nosotros learn that getting revenge against her stepdad is Nebula's number one priority.

Drax the Destroyer also has an axe to grind (not that he'd understand that metaphor). While Ronan the Accuser butchered Drax'southward family unit, the ultra-literal alien knows Ronan was merely following orders. As he put information technology in the outset Guardians picture, "Ronan was just a boob. It'south actually Thanos that I need to kill." And with her ain night past involving Thanos, Gamora isn't a big fan of her father either. Here's hoping the Guardians — from Mantis to Rocket and Groot — teach Thanos that a finger across the pharynx ways death.

What'due south happening with the Vision and the Ruby Witch?

Chances are good the Vision won't get in out of Infinity State of war live. Why? Well, Thanos wants the Heed Rock, and it's lodged squarely in Vision'due south forehead. Information technology was placed there for safekeeping in Avengers: Age of Ultron, when Vision was created with a combo of vibranium, J.A.R.V.I.S.' intelligence, and Thor'southward lightning. We're not entirely sure if the Listen Rock is keeping Vision alive, but it seems logical that his health is connected to that yellow gem.

Wanda Maximoff, a.k.a. the Scarlet Witch, as well got her psychic powers from that particular jewel, so maybe that's why she and Vision get forth so well. There was definitely romantic tension between the 2 in Helm America: Civil State of war, and that might develop into a full-diddled romance for Infinity State of war. The trailers show the ii together, and according to player Paul Bettany (via io9), Wanda has helped Vision understand what it means to be human and what it means to dear.

Elizabeth Olsen also told Nerdist that her Infinity Warfunctioning is her "most emotional arc" in anAvengers movie. It'due south a love affair that lines up with the comics, and it volition be interesting to see how the ii pull off this star-crossed affair, considering they were on different sides inCeremonious War. Of course, their super-sweetness romance will make it way more painful if the Black Gild rips that rock out of Vision's caput.

What'southward up with Thor and Blob?

When the Avengers throw downwardly with Thanos, they're going to need their heavy hitters: Thor and the Hulk. Notwithstanding, the last time nosotros saw them, the god of thunder and the greenish rage monster were on a different path from the residue of the Avengers...and in a unlike part of the universe.

Afterwards Age of Ultron, Hulk left his friends backside on Globe, worried about hurting the people closest to him (specifically his romantic interest, Black Widow). Climbing within a Quinjet, Hulk ended upwardly on the planet Sakaar, a world of lost and unloved things, where he became a fearsome gladiator. As a upshot, he totally missed out onHelm America: Civil State of war.

Thor didn't play any role in Civil War either, every bit he was hunting for Infinity Stones and trying to foreclose an apocalypse. In Thor: Ragnarok, he rescued Blob from Sakaar, lost his hammer and correct eye, and destroyed Asgard to salvage his people from the goddess of death. And as the moving picture came to an end, things were looking up for Thor, Hulk, and their Asgardian buddies — including Heimdall, Loki, and Valkyrie. But equally they were traveling to Earth, things took a very dark turn in Ragnarok's mid-credits sequence.

Out of nowhere, the Asgardians were dwarfed by an ominous warship. MCU producer Kevin Feige confirmed with TheWrap that the arts and crafts is the Sanctuary II, Thanos' flagship. (The original "Sanctuary" is that rocky earth in The Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy where Thanos lounges around on his throne.) Chances are skillful that Thanos will capture the Asgardian ship — probably to steal the Space Rock that Loki (near likely) snatched from Odin'southward throne room — and things aren't going to terminate well when Thor and Hulk finally meet the Mad Titan.

What'southward going on with Spider-Human being?

While he isn't officially an Avenger yet, Peter Parker volition swing into action when Thanos invades New York. The wallcrawler has been a fellow member of the MCU since Helm America: Civil War (not counting that officially sanctioned Atomic number 26 Homo two fan theory), and he nearly recently appeared in Spider-Man: Homecoming. After facing the Vulture and learning it takes more than than a fancy costume to make a superhero, Peter was given the opportunity to bring together Tony Stark'southward team. The billionaire even offered Spidey a shiny new suit, merely Peter turned it down, knowing he wasn't ready for the big leagues.

Simply co-ordinate to the new trailers, it seems Spider-Human has changed his mind. After all, the planet is in danger, and Peter has accepted what many are calling the "Iron Spider" arrange. It's metallic and better for taking damage if a infinite warlord slams you on the ground. It looks like Peter's spider-sense will finally come into play, and we know he'll squad upwardly with Iron Homo, Medico Strange, and Peter Quill to face up Thanos on the conflicting world of Titan. That's a big pace upwards from stopping wheel thieves.

How does Doc Strange factor into this?

Doctor Stephen Strange is a homo who always keeps one eye on the sky. Equally he explained in Thor: Ragnarok, Strange has "a watch list of individuals and beings from other realms that may be a threat to this world." And since Foreign, his sidekick Wong, and the New York Sanctum (Strange'southward Manhattan hangout) feature prominently in the Infinity War trailers, it's logical to assume the Sorcerer Supreme knows Thanos is on the way.

Unfortunately, Thanos might know about Strange likewise. Because Foreign controls the Time Rock, it'south reasonable to presume the Master of the Mystic volition be on Thanos' hit listing. Nosotros as well know that Strange is in for a serious acupuncture session, most likely at the easily of Ebony Maw. It's a scene inspired by Jonathan Hickman'southward comic, Infinity, and if Curiosity borrows that entire plot line, then Strange might be manipulated into betraying the Avengers. In the comic, Foreign also knows the location of the Infinity Stones, so it'due south possible the Sorcerer Supreme could be the unwilling cardinal to Thanos' success.

What's going on in Wakanda?

Once upon a time, people in the MCU thought Wakanda was a third-world country, simply thanks to its immense supply of vibranium, King T'Challa possesses some incredibly impressive technology. And afterwards his throne and viewpoints were challenged past Erik Killmonger, the Blackness Panther opened his cutting-off country to the rest of the world, promising to help humanity should, say, a giant conflicting army come a-knockin'.

Black Panther has also been protecting Steve Rogers' best friend, Bucky Barnes (a.k.a. the Winter Soldier, a.k.a. the White Wolf), since Captain America: Civil War. Until recently, Bucky has been sleeping in a hibernation chamber, but after the credits of Blackness Panther, the newly armed super soldier was walking around and supposedly cured of his Hydra brainwashing. And then when the Wakandans face off against Thanos, Bucky will be right there, punching extraterrestrials with a brand new bagginess.

But why is Wakanda going to play such a pivotal part in the motion picture? Well (major spoilers hither), information technology has to practice with the Vision. At some signal, Vision is going to suffer serious damage, and Cap will accept him to Wakanda for help. After all, T'Challa's sister, Shuri, is a master at working with vibranium, which is what the Vision is fabricated of. But with the Heed Stone in T'Challa's homeland, it makes sense that Thanos and his army — in a scene inspired by Jonathan Hickman'southward Infinity — will battle the Avengers and Black Panther'south warriors (including Okoye and M'Baku) on the Wakandan plains.

Where are Hawkeye and Ant-Man?

Avengers: Infinity State of war is going to exist crowded, featuring anybody from the Collector to Maria Hill. Just while nosotros've already seen the likes of Black Widow, Falcon, and the Armed services, where exactly are Hawkeye and Ant-Homo? Afterwards all, Clint Barton and Scott Lang are pretty big players in the MCU, and both showed upwards for Civil War, siding with Captain America and going rogue. Nonetheless, neither have appeared in the trailers or on the official poster. So accept these ii Avengers gone AWOL, or will they help take on the Mad Titan?

According to the Russo brothers, Hawkeye is still around, merely he's living a unlike life than his superhero buddies. Every bit they told Collider, the archer is "on his ain journey in this picture" and his "unique reaction to the ceremonious war situation...puts him in a special spot in this motion picture." It's kind of vague, but at least we know that Hawkeye volition show upwardly somehow, and hopefully more than than a few bad guys will become to see Barton's bow and arrow. As for Pismire-Man, Slashfilm reports that he'll show upwardly in the film, and Paul Rudd is listed on the IMDb cast list. Then perhaps the tiniest Avenger is lurking in the trailers somewhere, but nosotros just can't spot him.

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