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Avengers sequel in the works, release date not fixed yet

After the success of 'The Avengers' the producers said a sequel is in the works but a release date is not set yet.

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FP Archives|May 09, 2012, 10:31:34 IST

Los Angeles: The runaway success of "The Avengers" movie landed the crime-fighting Marvel superhero team a return date to theaters.[caption id="attachment_303434" align="alignright" width="380" caption="Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans in a shot from the film The Avengers. AP"][/caption]Hot off the movie's record-setting debut, Walt Disney Co said on Tuesday an "Avengers" sequel is in the works, though no release date is set.The movie debuted with a staggering $207.4 million from U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, the biggest debut in film history. Globally, the film has pulled in $702.2 million.The film unites Marvel superheroes including Iron Man, Black Widow, Thor and The Hulk in a battle against a villain out to destroy the Earth. Stars include Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson.The second "Avengers" movie will follow a previously announced "Thor" and "Iron Man" sequels coming in 2013 and a new "Captain America" movie in 2014, Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger told industry analysts."Eventually, (on) a date to be determined, you'll see a sequel to 'Avengers,'" Iger said.Reuters

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First Published:May 09, 2012, 10:31:33 IST
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