Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame revolve around the central conflict between the Avengers and Thanos, the Mad Titan, and his army. Thanos successfully collects all six Infinity Stones in Infinity War and wipes out half of all life in the universe. In Endgame, the remaining Avengers devise a plan to reverse the effects of the snap, leading to a final showdown with Thanos. The Avengers are eventually able to retrieve all the Infinity Stones and use them to reverse the effects of the snap, but at a great cost. Iron Man makes the ultimate sacrifice to destroy Thanos and his army, resulting in his death.
Introduction
Since the introduction of Thanos to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the question on every fan’s mind has been, “Can the Avengers save the universe from destruction?” Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame set the stage for a battle of epic proportions between the Avengers and Thanos, the Mad Titan, and his army.
Background
In Avengers: Infinity War, Thanos successfully collects all six Infinity Stones and snaps his fingers, wiping out half of all life in the universe. In Endgame, the remaining Avengers work to reverse the effects of the snap, resulting in a final showdown with Thanos.
Thanos’ Motivation
Thanos’ motivation for killing half of all life in the universe stems from his belief that it will save the universe from overpopulation and ultimately bring balance. He sees himself as a savior, sacrificing the lives of many for the greater good. However, his misguided ideology places him at odds with the Avengers, who value the sanctity of life above all else.
The Avengers’ Plan of Attack
In Avengers: Endgame, the remaining Avengers devise a plan to gather the Infinity Stones from different points in time and use them to reverse the snap. They split up into teams, each responsible for retrieving a specific stone.
The Battle of New York
The team travels back to the Battle of New York in 2012 to retrieve the Time Stone and Mind Stone. They successfully secure the stones, but encounter a past version of Thanos, who follows them back to the present day to retrieve the Infinity Stones for himself.
Vormir
Natasha Romanoff and Clint Barton travel to Vormir to retrieve the Soul Stone. However, they discover that the stone’s retrieval requires a sacrifice, resulting in Natasha’s death.
Thor’s Journey
Thor travels back to Asgard to retrieve the Reality Stone, but encounters his mother, Frigga, who imparts wisdom and advice upon him during their emotional reunion. He also retrieves the Mjolnir, his hammer, from that time period.
Thanos’ Arrival
In the present day, past Thanos arrives with his army and battles the Avengers for possession of the Infinity Stones. The Avengers are initially overwhelmed, but are eventually able to gain the upper hand with the help of reinforcements, including allies from across the universe.
The Final Showdown
In the final showdown, the Avengers are able to retrieve all of the Infinity Stones and use them to reverse the effects of the snap. However, past Thanos manages to arrive in the present day with his army, determined to destroy the universe and rebuild it from scratch.
Iron Man’s Sacrifice
The Avengers face off against Thanos and his army in an epic battle, resulting in the deaths of many heroes. In the end, it is Iron Man who makes the ultimate sacrifice, using the Infinity Stones to destroy Thanos and his army once and for all. However, he dies as a result of the immense power required to use the stones.
Conclusion
The Avengers ultimately save the universe from destruction, but at a great cost. The battle against Thanos is one of the most epic fights in MCU history, and showcases the bravery and determination of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. While the Avengers may never fully recover from their losses, they will continue to defend the universe against any and all threats that come their way.