Marvel’s The Avengers new trailer date, pics, and insider thoughts

Last Updated on August 5, 2021

I think it’s safe to say that the majority of us were pretty much blown away by the extended Super Bowl trailer for Marvel’s THE AVENGERS last month. Well, it seems we’re in for a big treat next week, as the all-new trailer is set to launch next Wednesday, February 29th and will likely screen ahead of JOHN CARTER. For some, that may be reason enough to see it.

We also received a hi-res image from the film, which we’ve already seen, but it’s in much better shape here:

Additionally, AICN got a scoop from their Marvel insiders regarding the Marvel film, saying:

“Word ’round the campfire is Marvel considers The Avengers to be their best outing yet. I’ve talked to some cynics in the group who weren’t sure it was going to come together and they’re all doing their mea culpas now. They say it has the heart, the action, the humor and the suspense a movie like The Avengers should have. The only criticisms I’ve heard is that Whedon’s eye isn’t as cinematic as it should be, but that the rest of the movie is so good that you accept it.”

In response to a follow up question about the look of THE AVENGERS, AICN had this to say:

“When I asked “Does it look like TV?” The source’s response was in the affirmative. But he/she/it has always been honest with me and said that even though it looks like TV you don’t mind it because the rest of the movie is so good. Interesting stuff.”

I’ve always felt that Whedon was up to the task and I have no doubt he’ll deliver the goods, but the TV vibe of his work has always bugged me a bit. However, everything I’ve seen via the trailers has left me very satisfied.

Stay tuned for more on THE AVENGERS and be on the lookout for the new trailer next week as we continue to prepare for this sucker to hit the big screens on May 4th, 2012 (72 days and counting!)