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11 Years Later, Marvel’s Most Divisive Action Sequel Is a Streaming Hit
Avengers: Age of Ultron has re-emerged as one of the ten most-streamed films in the US on Starz, more than a decade after its 2015 release, as Marvel fans build renewed enthusiasm ahead of Avengers: Doomsday. The resurgence reflects a wider surge of interest across streaming platforms, including HBO Max and Disney+, fuelled by anticipation for the studio's upcoming slate of films.
The 2015 sequel, often regarded as the most divisive entry in the Avengers series, sees the assembled heroes battle the AI villain Ultron, voiced by James Spader. Its renewed popularity comes as Marvel builds towards Spider-Man: Brand New Day, released on 31 July and tipped to earn over $1 billion, followed by Avengers: Doomsday on 18 December, reportedly the second-longest MCU film at 165 minutes, which shares its release date with Dune: Part Three.
In short
- Avengers: Age of Ultron ranks among Starz's top ten most-streamed US films
- Renewed interest tied to hype for upcoming Avengers: Doomsday
- Doomsday, out 18 December, will run 165 minutes long
Explained simply
Avengers: Age of Ultron is a 2015 superhero film in which a team of superheroes called the Avengers fights an artificial intelligence called Ultron. It is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a series of connected films made by Marvel Studios featuring overlapping characters and storylines that have been released since 2008. The film marked the second Avengers team-up after the first Avengers film in 2012.
When released, the film received notably mixed reviews from audiences and critics, earning it a reputation as one of the most divisive Avengers films. Over the following decade it became less central to franchise discussions compared to other films in the series. Its recent surge in streaming viewership demonstrates how audience engagement with older franchise content can shift and change over extended periods.