Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Kernel Score: 90% · 31,564 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Released: 2018-04-25
Runtime: 149 minutes
Is Avengers: Infinity War worth watching?
Worth watching. A very large crossover event with a villain who actually matters and real stakes for a big cast. It's thrilling if you know the characters, but it makes little sense as a first Marvel film.
Watch it if you
- have followed the earlier Marvel films
- like huge ensemble action with real consequences
- want a villain with a clear, serious plan
Skip it if you
- haven't seen the earlier films
- dislike a cliffhanger ending that needs a sequel
Best for: Marvel catch-up night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Avengers: Infinity War
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.
Avengers: Infinity War parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this superhero epic features large-scale battle violence, genocide themes, and the deaths of beloved characters.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Intense, large-scale battle violence and a villain bent on genocide who wipes out half of all life, with major character deaths.
- Language: A little — PG-13 action, with only occasional mild language.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Avengers: Infinity War
If you liked Avengers: Infinity War, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Avengers: Endgame (2019) — 91%: The direct conclusion to this story.
- The Avengers (2012) — 87%: The first team-up that set this up.
- Captain America: Civil War (2016) — 85%: Heroes torn into two camps, with real emotional stakes.
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) — 86%: Tight, thriller-style Captain America story.
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) — 90%: Funny space-set side of the Marvel universe.
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) — 89%: Emotional end to the Guardians' story.
Director
Cast
- Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man
- Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor
- Josh Brolin as Thanos
- Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk
- Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
- Don Cheadle as James Rhodes / War Machine
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange
- Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man
- Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa / Black Panther
Avengers: Infinity War FAQ
Is Avengers: Infinity War worth watching?
Worth watching. A very large crossover event with a villain who actually matters and real stakes for a big cast. It's thrilling if you know the characters, but it makes little sense as a first Marvel film.
Where can I watch Avengers: Infinity War?
In the US you can stream Avengers: Infinity War on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Avengers: Infinity War OK for kids?
Avengers: Infinity War is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this superhero epic features large-scale battle violence, genocide themes, and the deaths of beloved characters.
What movies are like Avengers: Infinity War?
If you liked Avengers: Infinity War, try Avengers: Endgame, The Avengers, Captain America: Civil War and Captain America: The Winter Soldier.