AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Set To Open Early In India

In addition to revealing that Marvel Studios will be opening Joss Whedon's Avengers: Age of Ultron a week earlier in India, Disney has also announced that the film will be Hollywood's widest release ever in the Indian subcontinent. Come check it out!

News

By RohanPatel - Feb 21, 2015 07:02 AM EST

Filed Under: Avengers: Age of Ultron

Source: THR

Marvel Studios' biggest film to date, Avengers: Age of Ultron, is all set to arrive in India on April 24th, which is the same day as its European release, but a full week before its highly anticipated release in the United States. Disney India has also announced that Joss Whedon's magnum opus will be given the widest release ever for a Hollywood film on Indian screens and will be released in four languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telegu, which is the norm for most major Hollywood releases in India.

As Hollywood's stake in the Indian box office gets more and more lucrative, expect to see more tentpoles making similar moves in the future. This move is not necessarily unprecedented territory for Marvel Studios as they've done something similar in the past when they released an alternate version of Iron Man 3 early in China. The alternate version was specially tailored for the Chinese audience with extra scenes not used in the American version. While, that won't be the case with Age of Ultron, could we see them doing something similar for Indian audiences in the future?

It certainly can't be ruled out, especially with India being the world's largest box office market in terms of ticket sales (more than twice the U.S. number), the 2nd largest in terms of screen count, and the 5th largest in terms of box-office revenue. However, they only rank fifth due to their average ticket prices being amongst the lowest in the world. The remarkable thing about all of this is that they've achieved their success by having the highest percentage of admissions for domestic films, but the lowest percentage of admissions for U.S. films. It's self-sustaining, extremely dominant box office, a rapidly growing market that Hollywood would certainly love to tap, preferably sooner than later.

Marvel Studios presents “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to the Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

Avengers: Age of Ultron features:
Director: Joss Whedon
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man
Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America
Chris Hemsworth as Thor
Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/The Hulk
Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow
Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton/Hawkeye
Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury
Cobie Smulders as Agent Maria Hill
James Spader as Ultron
Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Quicksilver/Pietro Maximoff
Paul Bettany as Vision
Don Cheadle as Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes/War Machine
Stellan Skarsgård as Erik Selvig
Hayley Atwell as Agent Peggy Carter
Idris Elba as Heimdall
Tom Hiddleston as Loki
Thomas Kretschmann as Baron Wolfgang von Strucker
Claudia Kim as Dr. Cho
Andy Serkis as Ulysses Klaw
Avengers: Age of Ultron hits theaters May 1

Follow @KingPatel7

MARVEL'S AVENGERS Will Finally Add Spider-Man To The Game This Month In With Great Power Hero Event

Recommended For You:

Quicksilver May Still Be Dead In The MCU, But He Is Getting An AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Marvel Legends Figure

DISCLAIMER: ComicBookMovie.com is protected under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) and... [MORE]

ComicBookMovie.com, and/or the user who contributed this post, may earn commissions or revenue through clicks or purchases made through any third-party links contained within the content above.

Do you have what it takes to write for us?

Want to contribute?

107 Comments

1 2 3

Kyos - 2/21/2015, 7:08 AM

Thank goodness it's out here in Germany on April 23rd! I really don't know what went wrong with Guardians, which opened roughly a month later than in the US.

LEVITIKUZ - 2/21/2015, 7:09 AM

Does Marvel Studios hate America or something? Like why do other countries get films before America? Hell why does Captain America films get released in other countries before America? He's Captain America. That's an insult to America Marvel.

Murica.

SpideyFan - 2/21/2015, 7:09 AM

Ha! 2 days before my birthday. Lucky Indians.
@DrDoom - it releases in May 1st in Canada. So you'll have to wait...

HulkOnion - 2/21/2015, 7:14 AM

WHAT THE ACTUAL [frick]?!
This is an Amerocan produced movie, give us priority [frick]ers!
I can't understand why they have to release it early anywhere, actually.
It might be better to release it on May 1st for EVERYONE!

MrCBM56 - 2/21/2015, 7:14 AM

@DrDoom is from Canada!! Bros4lyfe

HulkOnion - 2/21/2015, 7:15 AM

Lol insult ameroca all you want we are still responsible for this film

And Yknow, marvel is based here.
So is DC.
And Image, and IDW.

HulkOnion - 2/21/2015, 7:15 AM

Ameroca?
[frick]ing ipads

batz11 - 2/21/2015, 7:16 AM

girls, play nice now...

simpleman - 2/21/2015, 7:19 AM

Pfff, we're gonna get it on April 23 in Kazakhstan.

AquamanIsTheBest - 2/21/2015, 7:20 AM

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUQ!

BlackPhillip - 2/21/2015, 7:21 AM

@Jeight

I think AOU's international gross will be less than the first Avengers.

Chcl - 2/21/2015, 7:22 AM

Here in Brazil opens early! April 23! Thank you,Marvel BR!

HulkOnion - 2/21/2015, 7:23 AM

Incoming Foreigners about to shit talk Americans over an American film.
Have fun, boys.
Levi's gifs say it all.

SpideyFan - 2/21/2015, 7:23 AM

Guys take it easy, you don't have to fight about which country has a bigger dick. Come on, grow up and be proud of the place where you were conceived, two of the strongest countries in the whole continent...

BillyBatson1000 - 2/21/2015, 7:24 AM

This makes sense. They'll probably outsource the entire sequel to India. So keep those guys happy! Re-cut the print. Add a few dance numbers into the action sequences. Neat!

kinghulk - 2/21/2015, 7:26 AM

lol everyone gets it before USA. maybe this will help AOU reach 2 billion.

COREY6487 - 2/21/2015, 7:30 AM

kinghulk - 2/21/2015, 7:30 AM

Ramiel- any reason why? i personally think it will be higher.

ThedamnBatman - 2/21/2015, 7:30 AM

I so [frick]ing can't wait for this to come out already!

ATrueHero1987 - 2/21/2015, 7:35 AM

That means from April 24th til May 2nd(Most movies, I always see the day after it comes out) I have to stay off this site or at the very least-stay the hell out of the comments section. Something tells me there will be a lot of surprises in this movie.

marvelstudios - 2/21/2015, 7:36 AM

The wait for AOU would have been soooooo much worse if it wasn't for AOS, Agent Carter and Daredevil.

LEVITIKUZ - 2/21/2015, 7:39 AM

What makes the UK special over America Marvel? Nothing.

SuperCat - 2/21/2015, 7:39 AM

MERICA!!!!

Gab - 2/21/2015, 7:41 AM

Spider-Man VS TaskMaster and Kraven The Hunter!! http://youtu.be/gNaygk3pfK8

hgokuh - 2/21/2015, 7:45 AM

Don't worry my American friends, here opens on the 23rd,and I will let you know everything that happens in the movie :-)

1 2 3

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Set To Open Early In India

In addition to revealing that Marvel Studios will be opening Joss Whedon's Avengers: Age of Ultron a week earlier in India, Disney has also announced that the film will be Hollywood's widest release ever in the Indian subcontinent. Come check it out!

MARVEL'S AVENGERS Will Finally Add Spider-Man To The Game This Month In "With Great Power" Hero Event

Quicksilver May Still Be Dead In The MCU, But He Is Getting An AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Marvel Legends Figure

KRAVEN THE HUNTER Star Aaron Taylor-Johnson "Didn't Really Care" For AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON And KICK-ASS

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON & KRAVEN THE HUNTER Star Aaron Taylor Johnson Joins NOSFERATU Cast

SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW's Villainous New Group Was First Teased In AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON - SPOILERS

KRAVEN THE HUNTER Star Aaron Taylor-Johnson "Didn't Really Care" For AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON And KICK-ASS

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON & KRAVEN THE HUNTER Star Aaron Taylor Johnson Joins NOSFERATU Cast

SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW's Villainous New Group Was First Teased In AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON - SPOILERS

MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS: Marvel Producer Reveals What Happened To The Avengers In The Illuminati Universe

MARVEL'S AVENGERS Will Finally Add Spider-Man To The Game This Month In "With Great Power" Hero Event

Quicksilver May Still Be Dead In The MCU, But He Is Getting An AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Marvel Legends Figure

Popular Headlines

AVENGERS Star Chris Evans Rumored To Have Signed On For MCU Return - Here's When You'll See Him!

Rarely Seen Photos Of Spider-Man's Original MCU Costume Resurface...And They're Splitting Opinions

James Gunn Explains Why He Took DC Studios Job While Responding To Henry Cavill/SUPERMAN Conspiracy Theory

X-MEN Rumored To Introduce Characters We Haven't Seen In Live-Action Before While Focusing On Female Heroes

The New Falcon Suit Revealed Via CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD Promo Image

The Rock Gives A BTS Look At MOANA 2's Voice Recording Session; Says Maui Changed His Life

Flynn Will Return For TRON: ARES As Jeff Bridges Confirms His Involvement In Franchise Continuation

STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE Comic Book Appears To Reveal A Different Future For Anakin Skywalker

The Rock Gives A BTS Look At MOANA 2's Voice Recording Session; Says Maui Changed His Life

Flynn Will Return For TRON: ARES As Jeff Bridges Confirms His Involvement In Franchise Continuation

STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE Comic Book Appears To Reveal A Different Future For Anakin Skywalker

IN A VIOLENT NATURE: Jason Johnny Unleashes Brutal Carnage In Terrifying New Teaser

JESSICA JONES Returns In New Adult Crime Novel BREAKING THE DARK - Check Out An Excerpt

AVENGERS 5 Rumor Claims To Reveal FIVE Characters Who Will Be Key To The Movie

Hot Headlines

X-MEN Rumored To Introduce Characters We Haven't Seen In Live-Action Before While Focusing On Female Heroes

The New Falcon Suit Revealed Via CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD Promo Image

AVENGERS Star Chris Evans Rumored To Have Signed On For MCU Return - Here's When You'll See Him!

DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Trailer Fan Edit Gives Logan His Mask - But Does It Look Better Or Worse?

James Gunn Explains Why He Took DC Studios Job While Responding To Henry Cavill/SUPERMAN Conspiracy Theory

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

DUNE: PART TWO Sandwalks Its Way To An Impressive Global Box Office Milestone

Jeff Bridges Confirms Return For TRON: ARES As Cameron Monaghan Praises The Film's VFX

DOCTOR WHO Star Ncuti Gatwa Tells Viewers Who Have A Problem With His Casting To "Go And Touch Grass"

STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE Comic Reveals A Possible Alternate Future For Anakin Skywalker

THE ACOLYTE: New International TV Spot Reveals Return Of An Alien Species We Haven't Seen Since The Prequels

HERCULES: Disney's Live-Action Remake Gets An Update From Executive Producers The Russo Brothers

Cartoons & Animated Features

SCOOBY-DOO Live-Action TV Series In The Works At Netflix From COWBOY BEPOP Writers

MOANA 2: The Rock Shares Behind-The-Scenes Video Of Maui Voice Recording Session

X-MEN '97 Epic Final Trailer Teases The Conflict To Come In Three-Part "Tolerance Is Extinction" Finale

VELMA Season 2 Is Now Streaming: Here's What The Critics Are Saying

MUFASA: Disney Releases First Trailer & Poster For THE LION KING Prequel

MUFASA: THE LION KING First Trailer Roars Online Tomorrow; New Still Released

Gaming

FALLOUT Is Prime Video's Most-Watched Debut After THE RINGS OF POWER

STAR WARS OUTLAWS Reveals All-New Details About The Ashiga Clan

ASSASSIN'S CREED CODENAME HEXE Rumored For 2026 Release

SPIDER-MAN 2 Concept Art Reveals A Closer Look At The Game's Monstrous Take On Venom

MARVEL RIVALS Closed Alpha Test Start Date And Details Revealed

New VR Game ALIEN: ROGUE INCURSION Announced For Holiday 2024 Release

Anime & Manga

Star And Stripe Character Visual Revealed Ahead Of MY HERO ACADEMIA Season 7 Premiere

New ONE PIECE Prequel Novel For Roronoa Zoro Announced

MY HERO ACADEMIA: YOU'RE NEXT Sound Director Shares Promising Update On Upcoming Film

Next FORTNITE X MY HERO ACADEMIA Collab Could Add The League Of Villains

KAIJU NO. 8: RELAX Manga Spin-Off Announced; Set To Debut This June

BLACK BUTLER -PUBLIC SCHOOL ARC- English Dub Hits Crunchyroll Tomorrow

Horror

IN A VIOLENT NATURE Teaser Highlights Stellar Reviews Along With Terrifying New Footage

DEAD BOY DETECTIVES Features A Cameo From ANOTHER Member Of THE SANDMAN's Family - SPOILERS

First Look At Michael B. Jordan On The Set Of Ryan Coogler's Untitled Jim Crow-Era VAMPIRE Movie

THEM: THE SCARE Exclusive Interview With Star Deborah Ayorinde On The Bone-Chilling New Season

THEM: THE SCARE Exclusive Interview With Singer/Actor Luke James On His Terrifying New Character

THE LITTLE MERMAID Attacks In First Trailer For New R-Rated Live-Action Adaptation

Action Movies & TV

MONKEY MAN Exclusive Interview With Mask Designer Eddie Yang; Dev Patel Film Now Available On Digital HD

Tom Cruise's MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 8 Adds SEVERANCE Actor Tramell Tillman

A24's CIVIL WAR Was The #1 Movie In America For The Second Week In A Row

JAMES BOND: Henry Cavill Isn't Closing The Door On Playing 007; "Maybe I'm Too Old Now. Maybe I'm Not..."

Alex Garland's CIVIL WAR Is The #1 Movie In North America- Opens To $25.7M

THE ACCOUNTANT 2 Adds Four More Actors Including JURASSIC WORLD Star Daniella Pineda

Pro Wrestling & MMA News

AEW Star Kenny Omega Shares His Honest Thoughts On WWE Superstar Roman Reigns

Gunther Says He Wasn't Interested In Signing With WWE Before He Saw What Triple H Was Doing In NXT

This Year's AEW ALL IN PPV Will Likely See Far Fewer Fans Attend The Wembley Stadium Show