The Avengers story

movie: The Avengers (2012) · 2012-04-11

In the film, Nick Fury and the spy agency S.H.I.E.L.D. recruit Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, Bruce Banner, and Thor to form a team capable of stopping Thor's brother Loki from subjugating Earth. It is the sixth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

19 total · 4 major · 15 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
attack from outer space by a powerful conquering enemy major It was up to the Avengers to stop Loki and his army of Chitauri extraterrestrials from subjugating the Earth.
brother and brother major Thor tried as him might to convince his adopted brother Loki to abandon his plan to subjugate the Earth.
government secrecy major The S.H.I.E.L.D. secret government organization.
the lust for power major Loki hatched a nefarious plot to subjugate the Earth and rule over its people as a king.
AI assistant minor Tony and his trusted AI assistant J.A.R.V.I.S.
Ancient Norse mythology minor It was mentioned that Thor and Loki were characters from mythology.
anger minor Bruce transformed into the Hulk after losing his temper.
anger management issues minor Bruce was struggling to control his temper.
coping with the death of someone minor The Avengers mourned the loss of Agent Coulson.
extraterrestrial being minor Loki commanded an army of Chitauri extraterrestrials.