The Russo Brothers Recall Fighting For Avengers

Avengers: Endgame’s Portals Scene Was Originally Much Different (But We’re Glad it Changed)
Endgame is one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most iconic moments, but it originally played out very differently. In an interview with Empire (via Total Film) to promote his upcoming film The Electric State,
Avengers: Endgame directors fought "for months" to have the iconic portals scene, which was originally totally different
The portals scene was reworked in post-production (along with, famously, Robert Downey Jr'.s 'I Am Iron Man' one-liner) and the rest is history – even if Endgame writer Stephen McFeely freely admitted, "I thought the first cut worked pretty well."
The Russo Brothers Recall Fighting For Avengers: Endgame’s Big Portal Scene, And I’m So Glad They Won That Battle
There was probably some debate regarding the most famous moment, I think, of all the Marvel films, which is the portals opening at the end of Avengers: Endgame. The original concept was that the camera rotated around Steve Rogers and everybody was collected behind him.
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Portal Scene Was the Result of Drastic Last Minute Changes, Reveal Russo Brothers
From Black Widow’s sacrifice on Vormir to Tony Stark’s heartfelt "I love you 3000" phrase and Steve Rogers' emotional ending, every scene packed an emotional punch. But perhaps none were as iconic as the return of the Infinity War casualties.
'That Was a Grinder': Avengers: Endgame Director Recalls Huge Debate Over Iconic Moment
Endgame would play out as an adaptation of the comics. That film's final battle was still a visual treat, especially the Avengers assemble portals scene. Avengers: Endgame's creative team fought over two versions of the film's portals scene.
AVENGERS: ENDGAME Directors Reveal Their Original Plan For The Iconic "Portals" Scene
Avengers: Endgame ’s “Portals” scene is one of the most iconic moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The emotional weight of all those Marvel heroes joining the final battle against Thanos had audiences jumping out of their sets and cheering.
Avengers Endgame: Russo Brothers REVEAL How Portals Scene Changed Before Becoming Most Iconic Marvel Moment
Avengers: Endgame saw Hulk putting on the Infinity gauntlet and snapping the blipped characters back to life. But unless the actual moment, nobody was sure how their return would be shown onscreen. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo claimed the portals scene underwent a lot of changes in the post production.
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AVENGERS: ENDGAME Co-Director Reveals Original Plan For Iconic "Portals" Scene
Avengers: Endgame co-director Joe Russo has revealed that the iconic "Portals" sequence was originally going to play out very differently, and he had to fight for the version we saw in the ...
A Chart That Shows Why ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Won’t Work Like ‘Endgame’
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Joe and Anthony Russo Explain Why They’re Returning to Marvel for Two New ‘Avengers’ Movies
The two new movies will feature Doctor Doom, played by fellow returning big Marvel name Robert Downey Jr.
The real reason the Russo Brothers returned for Avengers 5 and 6
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I've Changed My Mind, Chris Evans' MCU Return Has Actually Been Perfectly Set Up Since Marvel Hasn't Let Steve Rogers Fully Die After Endgame
Although his return was met with backlash, I think the MCU has actually spent more time than we thought setting up Chris ...