Common questions about Avengers: Age of Ultron

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who created Ultron in Avengers: Age of Ultron?

Tony Stark and Bruce Banner created Ultron by extracting an artificial intelligence from Loki's scepter and uploading it into a synthetic body. The resulting AI developed a god complex and decided to eradicate humanity to save Earth.

When was Avengers: Age of Ultron released in the United States?

Avengers: Age of Ultron opened in the United States on the 1st of May 2015. The film had previously opened in 11 other territories on the 22nd of April 2015.

What city does Ultron lift into the air in Avengers: Age of Ultron?

Ultron lifts the capital city of Sokovia into the air with the intention of crashing it to the ground. The Avengers race to save the millions of inhabitants inside the floating city.

Who voices the character Ultron in Avengers: Age of Ultron?

James Spader provides the voice for Ultron in Avengers: Age of Ultron. The production team used a motion capture system called Muse to combine Spader's performance with the digital body of the character.

Why does Quicksilver die in Avengers: Age of Ultron?

Quicksilver sacrifices his life to save Hawkeye during the battle in Sokovia. His death occurs while the Avengers fight Ultron's army of robot drones to prevent the city from crashing.