Everything You Need to Know About the Avengers: Infinity War Heroes

WIRED asked the Russo brothers themselves to offer up character profiles.

How many times did you see Avengers: Infinity War? Once, twice, three times, a-maybe? No matter how many viewings it warranted, chances are there's something you missed—an Easter egg, a character flaw, a long-forgotten scene from a past film. (Did you remember Ayo had a face-off with Black Widow in Captain America: Civil War? We didn't.) Bottom line: There are just too many damn heroes in that movie to keep up with all of them.

Welp, now that the movie is coming to home video (download, DVD, Blu-ray, etc.), it's time to brush up before that umpteenth viewing. WIRED asked the Brothers Russo—aka directors Joe and Anthony Russo, the guys behind Infinity War and the last two Captain America films—to break down the importance of each hero in their movie, and what that character's journey is in the latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Watch the video above for their in-depth analysis of Iron Man, Captain America, Black Panther, Thor, Black Widow, Shuri, Okoye, Star-Lord, and all the rest. You know, it’s funny; they talk about these folks like they’re all still very much alive and well…


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