With Avengers: Doomsday arriving in six months and Robert Downey Jr. set to portray the villain Doctor Doom, audiences are revisiting the original superhero ensemble story. The 2012 Avengers film is experiencing renewed interest on Hulu as fans refresh their memory of where the Marvel Cinematic Universe's team-up saga began, before witnessing how the expansive roster of characters has evolved across multiple phases and upcoming projects.

The original film continues to demonstrate enduring appeal, currently ranking among Hulu's most-watched titles in the United States at both #4 for movies and #7 overall. Originally featuring Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye battling Loki's invasion, the 2012 film established itself as a cultural touchstone with more than $1.5 billion in box office earnings and maintaining strong audience approval ratings on review platforms.