After weeks of anticipation, and more than a few red herrings, Marvel Studios finally debuted the second full-length trailer for Avengers: Infinity War, unleashing a torrent of new, fan-pleasing footage, and answering some questions while raising plenty more.

For instance, we now have a pretty good idea of how (most of) the Guardians of the Galaxy meet Iron Man, Doctor Strange and Spider-Man, even if we're a little hazy about where. And we likely know when, and why, Bruce Banner transforms into the Incredible Hulk, despite his concerns that he may not be able to turn back. But that's only for starters.

Unsurprisingly, there's a lot to unpack from the more than two minutes of footage, so let's get started with the highlights.

Is Gamora Key to Defeating Thanos?

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Zoe Saldana's Gamora provides the introduction to the trailer, swiftly establishing Thanos' longtime goal: "to wipe out half of the universe." But the Guardian of the Galaxy goes further, setting up what happens if he gathers all six Infinity Stones, a thread that's run through the past six years of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and culminates in Infinity War. It's a solid primer for any viewers who haven't been paying attention, but it also raises a question: How important is Gamora to stopping the Mad Titan?

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As one of Thanos' adoptive daughters, she obviously knows him better than just about anyone. And, as we see later in this trailer, the film will take us back to their first meeting, presumably hammering home their special connection and shared pasts.

'Tell Me His Name Again'

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Sly editing juxtaposes Gamora's warning with Tony Stark's statement, "Tell me his name again," but the two characters are in different locations. Robert Downey Jr.'s billionaire playboy-superhero is in Doctor Strange's New York Sanctum, which suggests it's Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) who fills him in on the threat posed by Thanos.

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As you may recall from the teaser trailer released in November, Banner falls through the roof of the Sanctum, presumably following the encounter with Thanos' massive vessel in the mid-credits scene of Thor: Ragnarok. Whatever occurred there, we know it sent Banner flying back to Earth, and Chris Hemsworth's thunder god into the waiting arms of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Ruffalo has said that "Banner knows more about Thanos than probably anybody," but the question is, when did he accumulate that knowledge -- from his time on Sakaar, or as a result of a battle waged in space?

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Iron Man's New Armor in Action

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We glimpsed this sequence in the TV spot released on Thursday, and we've seen hints of the capabilities of Tony Stark's new "bleeding edge armor," but here we witness Iron Man essentially transform himself into a missile, on a course for that enormous ouroboros-like vessel, which we now know is called a Q-Ship.

We still don't know its purpose, however: Is it a portal through which Thanos' invading armies travel, or is it merely a massive war machine, intended to rain down destruction in advance of the Mad Titan's arrival? Whatever the case, Tony Stark is having none of it, and apparently propels the Q-Ship back into space.

Avengers, Reassemble!

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Steve Rogers and his allies arrive by what appears to be an Avengers quinjet in Wakanda, where they're greeted by King T'Challa and his Dora Milaje. It's a nice reunion moment, but it also raises some questions about how these Avengers, um, assemble.

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Bruce Banner, who was earlier in New York with Tony Stark, Stephen Strange & Co., is among a group that includes War Machine, the Scarlet Witch, The Vision, Black Widow and the Falcon. That might suggest that Tony picks up the burner phone left for him at the end of Captain America: Civil War to bury the hatchet with Steve, at least long enough for them to save the world, and perhaps the universe. How else would this particular collection of heroes come together?

Shuri Has the Mind Stone On Her Mind

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Letitia Wright reprises her scene-stealing role as Shuri from Black Panther and puts Wakanda's advanced technology to good use, presumably to learn more about the Mind Stone, which not only imbued Wanda Maximoff and her late brother Pietro their powers, but gives life to The Vision.

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Although only a teenager, Shuri is smarter than either Tony Stark or Bruce Banner. Therefore, if Earth's Mightiest Heroes hope to use the Infinity Stone to their advantage in the fight against Thanos, she's probably their best bet for deducing its secrets. Of course, this scene raises the burning question once more: Where the heck is the Soul Stone?

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The Look On Tony's Face Says It All

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The first meeting between Star-Lord and Tony Stark is everything might have hoped for, with Chris Pratt's Peter Quill immediately rejecting Iron Man's strategy because, well, he's Peter Quill: "Let's talk about this plan of yours. I think it's good, except it sucks. So, let me do the plan, and that way, it might be really good." Of course, his fellow Guardians of the Galaxy may beg to differ.

As fun as this scene is, it may also provide a clue to a key plot point: They appear to be standing amid the wreckage of the Q-Ship, which we know from this trailer, the Super Bowl ad and the initial teaser, appears over New York City, spurring Iron Man, Spider-Man and Doctor Strange into action. We might surmise, then, that while attempting to stop the machine, they're somehow transported into space -- likely to Thanos' home world of Titan -- where they cross paths with at least some of the Guardians.

Also, Peter Parker's Expression ...

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Almost as good as Tony Stark's expression is the one on the face of Tom Holland's Peter Parker as he witnesses his (frequently arrogant) mentor be dismissed by Star-Lord. This shot also provides a look at the detail on the Iron Spider armor.

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It's worth noting that, while Infinity War merchandising rebrands him as Iron Spider, Peter refers to himself in the trailer simply as Spider-Man.

The Hulkbuster Mystery Has Already Been Solved

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Although this trailer doesn't tip its hand as to who's wearing Iron Man's Hulkbuster armor, the theory that it's Bruce Banner has been confirmed by at least two toy tie-ins. So, unless Marvel Studios and its licensees are playing a long game to pull one over on fans (and props if they are!), we'll go ahead and say that, yes, this is Banner piloting the suit because he fears that if he transforms into the Hulk again, he may never be able to turn back.

Of course, we also know that he does Hulk out in Infinity War, and this trailer likely sets up what will undoubtedly be an epic moment for fans.

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He Is the God of Thunder, You Know

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We're still unsure about the mission Thor, Rocket Raccoon and Groot undertake in Infinity War, but we know it results in Chris Hemsworth's thunder god crafting a new weapon, dubbed Stormbreaker (which sports a handle provided by Groot himself). Presumably there's more to this side quest than simply finding a replacement for Mjolnir, destroyed by Hela in Thor: Ragnarok, but how it fits into a larger plan to defeat Thanos remains to be seen.

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This scene, set in the very old-school industrial guts of some sort of space ship, evokes Frankenstein, which undoubtedly the aim of directors Anthony and Joe Russo.

A Not-So-Tender Moment Between Thanos & Gamora

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This flashback sequence, showing a young Gamora grasping the hand of Thanos, might be touching, if we didn't know that the Mad Titan and his minions had just conquered her home world, committed genocide, and murdered her parents in front of her. Adopting Gamora has his own child, Thanos had her body cybernetically altered, transforming her into a living weapon, and having her trained as the deadliest woman in the galaxy.

This won't be the only flashback in Infinity War, as actor Josh Brolin recently teased that audiences will meet a young Thanos on Titan, and learn about what motivates him.

Son of Asgard, Meet the Mad Titan

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Thanos appears poised to squash Thor's head like a grape in a sequence that could very well take place just after the mid-credits scene of Thor: Ragnarok. We're left to wonder how much time has elapsed between that encounter with the Mad Titans' ship and Thor's meeting with the Guardians of the Galaxy (not to mention Bruce Banner's unexpected visit to the New York Sanctum).

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There's nothing (yet) to say there was only a brief skirmish between the Asgardian refugees and Thanos' forces, ending in an explosion that sent Thor and Banner flying to opposite sides of the galaxy. It very well could have been a prolonged battle -- fitting, considering the might of Asgard and its allies -- during which Thor was brutalized by Thanos, and Banner gathered information about the world conqueror.

The Black Order Assembles

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Although we've seen Thanos' elite Black Order as statues at Comic-Con International and Disney's D23 Expo, and in marketing materials, this is the first time they've gathered together on screen. From left, that's Proxima Midnight, Corvus Glaive, Ebony Maw and Cull Obsidian, none of whom appear particularly fond of Tom Hiddleston's Loki.

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The November teaser trailer depicted the god of mischief handing over the Tesseract, raising questions about whether he might betray Thor and his allies once again, and throw in with Thanos. However, this scene raises doubts about whether he does so willingly.

The Torture of Doctor Strange

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Benedict Cumberbatch's Sorcerer Supreme is put to the test, and the torment, by Black Order member Ebony Maw in a scene ripped straight from Marvel's comics. We can assume the goal is the same: to extract, through torture, information about the Infinity Stones on Earth. Of course, Doctor Strange possesses one of them, the Time Stone, held within the Eye of Agamotto.

You Won't Like Him When He's Angry

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Thanos' invading forces, the alien Outriders, overwhelm the Hulkbuster in what promises to be an epic battle in Wakanda. If we accept that it is indeed Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner piloting the armor, it's a safe bet that this is the moment he transforms into the Incredible Hulk once again, bursts out of the suit, and helps to turn the tide against the invading army.

Come on, that's what has to happen. We'll be disappointed if it doesn't.

Thanos May Have Met His Match

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You could almost hear fans cheer at this scene in the trailer, when Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet-clad hand is stopped dead by Chris Evans' Steve Rogers. It's an undeniable "F-yeah!" moment, but it raises a significant question: Namely, what the hell is going on here?

Earlier in the trailer, Thanos appears ready to pop Thor's head like a teenager squeezing a pimple, yet here -- with two Infinity Stones in his possession -- he runs into surprising physical resistance from Captain America. We might think the Mad Titan is merely toying with Rogers, like a cat with a wounded mouse, but look at the expression on Thanos' face. He's as surprised as we are. Now, the super-soldier experiment enhanced Rogers' strength, reflexes and stamina, but he's no Asgardian. So what gives?

Either Captain America is being powered by something extra (Wakandan technology, an Infinity Stone, steroids), or Thanos somehow finds himself weakened in the confrontation with Earth's Mightiest Heroes.


Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, Avengers: Infinity War stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Scarlett Johansson, Anthony Mackie, Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Olsen, Tom Holland, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chadwick Boseman, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Tom Hiddleston, and Josh Brolin. The film arrives April 27.