Avengers: Endgame Encore

When 'Avengers: Endgame' arrived in 2019, it brought a decade of storytelling to an epic, emotional and, importantly, satisfying conclusion. It dominated the box office, became a defining cinematic event, and left an impact that is still felt today.

It was something audiences hadn’t experienced from an MCU film before: our heroes losing, and having to deal with the consequences of that loss. The familiar formula of our heroes winning was thrown out the window. Instead, we explored these characters at their absolute lowest, before giving them that glimmer of hope - the possibility of undoing Thanos’ victory and setting the universe right again.

On top of all that, 'Endgame' brought so many character arcs to a genuinely satisfying conclusion. It gave key players like Tony and Cap the send offs they deserved, while leaving the MCU in a position where it could finally move forward into a new era. But, as we now know, nothing in the MCU ever truly stays finished.

Now, audiences have the chance to revisit the film ahead of the upcoming 'Doomsday' - only this time, there are a few extra scenes designed to tease the arrival of the next big bad, complete with a very familiar face. While 'Encore' gives audiences another opportunity to experience the spectacular finale, the question still lingers: is this actually a “mandatory” watch?

It’s a question I’ll answer, but for me, simply being able to sit in the cinema and experience 'Endgame' again was more than enough. While the new scenes are a welcome bonus, which I unpack and discuss in this review, I felt it was only fitting to revisit 'Endgame' as a whole, too. To pick out the many, many fan pleasing moments sprinkled throughout a pretty tight and polished script, and to reflect on what made this finale so memorable in the first place.

Full thoughts in this review - available on all streaming sites.