“Oh, snap. Avengers: Infinity War is coming toNetflixon December 25.”
The snap refers toThanos' very deadly finger snapat the end of the movie after the big baddie got his hands on all six Infinity Stones. Setting aside jokes related to thedeaths of a great many Marvel heroes, this is great news for fans. Not only for those who maybe haven’t yet shelled out for their own copy ofInfinity War, but for those who want to rewatch the movie several more times beforeAvengers 4arrives next year.
This isn’t the first Marvel Cinematic Universe movie to arrive on Netflix, but it’s probably the last.Disneyhad a deal in place with Netflix for several years that allowed for their new releases, including Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar titles, to be released on the streaming service just a few months after their home video release. However, Disney ended their deal with Netflix last year as they get ready to launch their own service, Disney+, late next year. That means future MCU titles will likely wind up there.
Infinity Waris easily thebiggest movie of 2018so far by virtually every metric imaginable. The movie grossed $2.04 billion worldwide, just the fourth ever to cross that milestone and was heralded by critics and fans alike. It also had one of the most significant impacts on pop culture, as the events of the MCU entry have wide-ranging consequences on the most popular franchise in Hollywood right now. Plus, it united more comic book heroes on screen than anyone had ever thought previously possible without turning it into an overly stuffed mess. Directors Joe Russo and Anthony Russo pulled off something pretty miraculous.
Black Panther(which is alsostreaming on Netflixcurrently) will likely garner more awards season love later this year, butInfinity Waris an accomplishment the likes of which doesn’t need Oscar glory to help cement its place in the history books. Will the Russo brothers be able to do it again withAvengers 4next year? One can only hope at this point. While fans tirelessly wait for the follow-up to arrive on July 17, 2025, watchingInfinity Waron Netflix with the family on Christmas will be one way to help pass the time. you’re able to check out the announcement tweet from Netflix’sNX Twitteraccount below.
