'Incredible Amount of Screen Time': Thanos & Thor to shine in Marvel's lengthiest outing

Avengers: Infinity War – The MCU's Lengthiest Blockbuster

Fasten your seat belts, Marvel fans, as the upcoming MCU's Avengers: Infinity War is set to be the franchise's longest cinematic offering yet, with a runtime of a whopping 156 minutes (or two hours and 36 minutes), as revealed by Fandango.

All Heroes Assembled: Unpacking the 'Infinity War'

Taking the baton from the previous record-holder, 'Captain America: Civil War,' Infinity War represents a monumental culmination of 18 films' worth of plot threads initiated with 2008's 'Iron Man.' The goal? Assembling an eclectic roster of heroes to punch Thanos, the common foe.

With a storyline of such epic proportions, it's only fitting that Infinity War takes the mantle as Marvel's longest movie. This power-packed action thriller has the herculean task of harmoniously converging the stories of myriad characters against their mutual antagonist, Thanos.

A Tale of Two Titans: Thanos and Thor

In a surprise reveal, co-director Joe Russo hinted at the dominant players in this narrative, citing two characters fans should watch out for. He stated, "Thanos has an incredible amount of screen time." This would mark a stark contrast to the antagonist's previous fleeting appearances in the MCU's post-credits scenes, further emphasizing that Infinity War is, as Russo put it, "his movie."

Further, Russo underscored Thor's significance in the storyline, played by the charismatic Chris Hemsworth. "Thor has a really interesting arc in the film," Russo hinted, tantalizingly hinting at the Norse God's crucial role in the events of Infinity War.

While this spells good news for Hemsworth fans, it also raises some concerns, given the expectation of major character fatalities in Infinity War. While bets are on Iron Man/Tony Stark and Captain America/Steve Rogers, Thor's "very important role" hints at a possibly grim outcome.

As the pieces of this gargantuan jigsaw come together, audiences across the world eagerly anticipate the MCU's lengthiest cinematic adventure. Avengers: Infinity War hits theaters on April 27.

FAQs

How long is Avengers: Infinity War?

Avengers: Infinity War is the longest Marvel Cinematic Universe film with a runtime of 156 minutes, or two hours and 36 minutes.

Who are the key characters to watch out for in Avengers: Infinity War?

According to co-director Joe Russo, fans should prepare for significant screen time dedicated to Thanos and Thor.