AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON trailer is released early after teaser gets leaked

The Avengers: Age of Ultron teaser trailer hits hard

News broke this week that the Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer would be aired during next week’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D episode, but after the teaser was leaked today Marvel went ahead and made the trailer release official. The wait is over! The trailer is pretty phenomenal, and it introduces new characters, costumes, and threats in an epic Pinocchio-themed fashion. This ought to tide over film fans and Avengers fanatics until the inevitable full-length trailer, TV spots, and countless posters surface.

Until then, you can watch the first official teaser trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron after the jump.

Marvel appropriately tweeted “Dammit, Hydra” after today’s leak, and instead of fighting the fury that is internet spread they decided to officially release the trailer. Good job, Marvel, good job.

Not sure what the new movie is about? Need a refresher this far in to the Marvel Cinematic universe? Here’s a plot synopsis for Avengers: Age of Ultron:

When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to the Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

Avengers: Age of Ultron was directed by Joss Whedon and stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, Paul Bettany, Samuel L. Jackson, Elizabeth Olsen, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Cobie Smulders, Hayley Atwell, Andy Serkis, Stellan Skarsgard, Don Cheadle, Thomas Kretschmann, and James Spader. The movie invades theaters May 1, 2015.