The Avengers: Age of Ultron is a 2015 superhero film directed by Joss Whedon. The movie is the sequel to The Avengers (2012) and the 11th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film features an ensemble cast, including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, and Samuel L. Jackson.