Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Kernel Score: 82% · 24,170 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 2015-04-22
Runtime: 141 minutes
Is Avengers: Age of Ultron worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A crowded, busy sequel that works as long as you want more of the team banter and big battles. It's less focused and less surprising than the earlier team-up, but it has fun moments.
Watch it if you
- are following the Marvel films in order
- like bantering heroes
- enjoy large-scale action
Skip it if you
- haven't seen the earlier films
- dislike cluttered, effects-heavy fights
Best for: Marvel catch-up night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Avengers: Age of Ultron
- Stream: Disney+, Philo, Starz
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-25.
Overview
When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.
Movies like Avengers: Age of Ultron
If you liked Avengers: Age of Ultron, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Avengers (2012) — 87%: The stronger first team-up.
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018) — 90%: Bigger villain, higher stakes.
- Avengers: Endgame (2019) — 91%: The long-awaited conclusion to this team's story.
- Captain America: Civil War (2016) — 85%: Better-focused follow-up with real conflict.
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) — 86%: Tighter, more grounded Captain America story.
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) — 86%: Funny sequel in the same universe.
Director
Cast
- Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor
- Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk
- Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America
- Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
- Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton / Hawkeye
- James Spader as Ultron (voice)
- Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury
- Don Cheadle as James Rhodes / War Machine
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Pietro Maximoff / Quicksilver
Avengers: Age of Ultron FAQ
Is Avengers: Age of Ultron worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A crowded, busy sequel that works as long as you want more of the team banter and big battles. It's less focused and less surprising than the earlier team-up, but it has fun moments.
Where can I watch Avengers: Age of Ultron?
In the US you can stream Avengers: Age of Ultron on Disney+, Philo and Starz and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What is Avengers: Age of Ultron rated?
Avengers: Age of Ultron is rated PG-13.
What movies are like Avengers: Age of Ultron?
If you liked Avengers: Age of Ultron, try The Avengers, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame and Captain America: Civil War.