'The Avengers' Trailer: Marvel Superhero Epic Revealed (VIDEO)

"Avengers, Unite!"

And comic book fans: drool!

The first full trailer for Marvel's upcoming epic teamup, "The Avengers," has hit the web, teasing all the action and wit fans are expecting from a superhero-saturated Joss Whedon production. The fulcrum-to-be of the comic book label's film universe, the movie looks a star-studded romp that puts together some of the highest grossing heroes of the past decade alongside some cameo-making titan who should soon get their own film series, too.

Starring Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Chris Evans (Captain America), Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Cobie Smulders (S.H.I.E.L.D Agent Maria Hill) and Tom Hiddleston (the evil Loki), the film is wrapping up a far-flung production schedule that saw filming in New Mexico, New York City and Cleveland, amongst other places.

In a recent interview, Evans told The Huffington Post that he wasn't sure what to think of the film before shooting began, but he's more than happy with the result.

"Going into it, you're like, who knows? I don't know how this is gonna go," he admitted. "There's a lot of big actors, a lot of big egos, everyone has their own thing going. I can't say enough; it couldn't have gone better. I have high hopes. I hope it's awesome."

Assuring us that the film balanced action and substance, he shouted out Whedon, creator of "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" and fanboy pinup, for his work putting it together.

"It's not easy trying to bring all those characters together and find a story, but the best thing about Joss is that Joss is a fan, Joss is a comic book guy," he said. "It feels so nice working with a guy that is well, the people I am trying to please is Joss. Joss is one of those dudes. And if Joss is happy with the dialog, if Joss is happy with the wardrobe, if Joss is happy, then I'm happy. Because he's Comic-Con, he's one of these dudes who would be in the audience geeking out, so if he's happy, I'm happy."

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Comments

[Viceroy Fizzlebottom]

11:27 PM on 10/20/2011

Here's some video footage of 'The Avengers' filming in Central Park. Thor, Tony Starks, Captain America, Bruce Banner, Loki (?), and Scarlett Johannsson (huzzah). Also footage of Captain America riding his motorcycle..........http://viceroyfizzlebottom.blogspot.com/2011/09/avengers-assemble-in-central-park-nyc.html

[stevestrange]

01:00 PM on 10/16/2011

Well...As a long-time comics fan I'm pretty excited about this...And hope they do justice to the franchise...I think they will. My own personal desire was for them to include, "The Vision" and the"Black Panther" but...That's the fanboy in me speaking.

[James Henry]

04:48 PM on 10/16/2011

Not all happy with Mark Ruffalo playing the roll of Bruce Banner, his looks and personality do not fit the character. Especially after seeing Norton's performance. I was just looking at IMDb actors listing of characters for the Avenger movie and it has Lou Ferrigno listed as the voice of The Incredible Hulk. Will The Hulk finally have a speaking role?

[stevestrange]

07:09 PM on 10/16/2011

What up Jake?!...I'd prefer Norton as well but..Maybe Ruffalo is up to the task. I don't know about the Hulk...But if he does speak,..I hope he says.."Hulk smash Ang Lee!!"

[Hannah Knise]

08:09 PM on 10/12/2011

Idk I am a big comic book fan and I just don't know if this is going to really be that good. I am pretty sure I heard thor was kinda a box office flop and wasn't captain america a flop to? I mean the only great super hero movies have been spider man and Iron man but Robert Downey Jr. cannot carry this movie alone.

[Sunnyd2035]

11:08 PM on 10/12/2011

Umm neither Thor nor Captain America were flops? both made a good chuck of change with Thor tripling its cost and CA more than doubling its, mostly because it didn't have as good of an Overseas appeal.
Both also have very high ratings at RT with fans and the tomato meter....

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/captain-america/

http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=captainamerica.htm

http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=thor.htm

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/thor/

[sobrien]

01:02 PM on 10/12/2011

RDJ IS Tony Stark.

From the dialogue shown, Joss Whedon really has the tone and pace of these characters on point.

I hope it pays off to put an insider like him at the helm. Then maybe Marvel can get back to the telling of the amazing stories they have instead of trying to do one better in every adaptation the take to film.

This needs Hank Pym!

[PGHhaterz]

12:05 PM on 10/12/2011

Lets get real with the most star-studded movie ever comment. Other than Robert Downey Jr., who is a fantastic actor, and maybe Samuel L. Jackson, none of these actors could carry a movie on their own besides a nerdy superhero movie. By the way I like them too. Movies like Oceans 11(Julia Roberts, Pitt, Clooney) and Valentines Day are Star-Studded movies with multiple actors that can carry a movie. I am sure this will be a successful movie and gross well above the others I mentioned, but great "ACTING" will not be what wins the crowd over.

[Hannah Stern]

04:44 PM on 10/12/2011

I half agree with you. I went to see Green Lantern, and what ruined it for me was that female lead, whatever-her-name-was. She was so painfully bad, that it literally brought down the ENTIRE movie for me. I didn't think it would win an academy award before, but hell, without her at least it had a SHOT at entertaining.

The acting may not win the crowd over, but bad acting will *lose* the crowd for sure!

[Supersteel]

07:06 PM on 10/12/2011

The stars are the characters.

[Hickspy]

09:45 AM on 10/12/2011

Avengers Unite?

Seriously? That's almost as bad as the time I was at a screening for Thor and the woman running it said Thor will lead up to the "Avven-grrs".

[Republican No More]

09:09 AM on 10/12/2011

I just don't know how they can possibly live up to the expectations... I'm glad they will try but, WOW... a lot of firepower here...lots of stories to bring in... I really hope it works!!! Excited here!!

[fishnetdiver]

03:33 AM on 10/12/2011

I'll read the article in a moment.
Right now I've gotta get my nerd_rage on: It's AVENGERS ASSEMBLE!
RRRAAAAAAAGGGHHH!!!
okay...back to the article.

[Hickspy]

09:43 AM on 10/12/2011

Thank you.

[Stacey Jones]

02:41 AM on 10/12/2011

I'm kind of looking forward to this now. I love RDJ and Mark Ruffalo. I'd like to see what Ruffalo will bring as the Hulk. RDJ was very funny in this trailer.

[usn014]

01:36 AM on 10/12/2011

only "disappointment" i have about this upcoming movie is that edward norton should be the hulk, not the other guy...but ill still go see it just because of robert downey Jr

[Bassick19]

02:08 AM on 10/12/2011

Agreed. Norton would have brought that much more star power and and cemented this cast. I would have loved to have seen Panther and/or Wasp/Pym and/or WarMachine before Hawkeye, Widow and Maria Hill. (Wasp and Pym probably would have sent the budget through the roof.) But I'll live with high hopes for a great story line and great effects.

[songoftherushes]

12:29 AM on 10/12/2011

Loki has a wicked mullet.

[Sunnyd2035]

12:03 AM on 10/12/2011

I have high hopes, Joss is a fan as Chris says so I am hoping for the best of both worlds with him making it for both non comic book fans as well as comic book fans like me.

[judge jake]

11:23 PM on 10/11/2011

star studded? when does the stars replace these guys?....omg colbie smulders!!!..tom hiddleston!!!!..

[DocManhattan]

02:34 AM on 10/12/2011

What's the matter, did the careers of Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson and Samuel L Jackson pass you by? And don't sneer at Tom Hiddleston - he's a very accomplished actor and turned in a seriously memorable performance as Loki in 'Thor'.

[Warlock79]

10:53 PM on 10/11/2011

The storyline should boil down to Kim Kardashian hiring Loki as her wedding planner - and thats all he was trying to do. Plan her wedding.

[loufalce]

09:34 PM on 10/11/2011

Looks like yet another one that I won`t go see. For the love of God Hollywood, try to make a film adults will want to see as opposed to another superhero disaster.

[tiredofthesameoldstuff]

12:20 AM on 10/12/2011

You obviously have no idea who went to see Thor, Capt America, The Hulk movies, Iron Man 1 and 2.

[Supersteel]

07:07 PM on 10/12/2011

These are the movies adults want to see. Plus kids. Hence their box office gross.