Avengers: Endgame "Avengers Assemble" scene
The sequence leading up to the climactic battle of the film Avengers: Endgame (2019) sees the Avengers and their allies arrive on the battlefield through sling ring portals, in preparation for a clash with the film's antagonist, Thanos. It culminates with Steve Rogers / Captain America uttering the phrase, "Avengers... assemble", a catchphrase and rallying cry associated with the team in the Marvel Comics. The scene features many cast members and characters who had appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) up to that point, including the return of characters who had been killed off in Avengers: Infinity War (2018) during an event known as the Blip. The musical piece that accompanies the scene, "Portals", was composed by Alan Silvestri. Plot summary After Tony Stark and Thor are knocked out of battle by Thanos, Steve Rogers watches as Thanos' army arrives. Rogers then hears static in his earpiece before hearing the voice of Sam Wilson, thought to be gone because of the Blip, announcing his arrival to assist. As Rogers turns to look, a magical portal opens from Wakanda, showing the arrival of additional allies to aid in the battle. Dr. Stephen Strange, Wong, and other sorcerers continue to open many additional portals from elsewhere on Earth and around the galaxy. Everyone gathers together as Thanos and his army look on, and Rogers says "Avengers... Assemble", leading everyone into battle. Background and development The phrase "Avengers Assemble" is the team's most famous catchphrase in the comics, traditionally said by Captain America, but he was not the first character to utter the line. Thor said it in Avengers (1963) #10 from 1964 and multiple additional rally cries were used by the Avengers over the next few issues, with the phrase being established as their official one in Avengers (1963) #14 from 1965. In the following issue, Giant-Man shouts the phrase, but in Avengers (1963) #16 from 1965, Captain America is featured on the cover saying the phrase, and since then he has become the one most associated with the line. As a result, starting with The Avengers (2012), people familiar with the comics started wondering when Captain America would finally say the iconic line in the MCU. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said soon after the film's release that the phrase was not included because there was not a good place for it. With the 360-degree shot of the team showing they were assembled, Feige felt that had more of an impact than the line being said in the moment. The phrase was teased at the end of Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) with Captain America saying "Avengers..." as the film cuts to the credits. Writer and director Joss Whedon talked about the decision, saying he did not want to include the line, while also making sure that the scene could not be altered in the future by the studio. Captain America actor Chris Evans was never filmed saying the whole phrase, although the "Avengers..." line was written into the script