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Robert Downey Jr (Tony Stark/Iron Man), Chris Hemsworth
(Thor), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow) and Chris Evans
(Captain America) drew loud cheers from fans outside the Dolby
Theater.
The expected cinema hit is the sequel to 2012's "The Avengers",
the fastest film to pass the $1 billion mark in box office
takings.
The plot sees Tony Stark try to jumpstart a peacekeeping
program. When things go wrong, the superheroes -- Iron Man,
Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Hawkeye and Black
Widow -- have to stop villain Ultron's destructive plans.
"Sometimes it feels crazy with all the different people and all
the different back stories," Evans said, when asked about the
multitude of superheroes on set. "As long as Marvel though can
keep everything aligned, I'm happy."
Wax figures of the superheroes were on display at the premiere,
which was also attended by Avengers co-creator and the film's
executive producer Stan Lee.
The movie, released in the United States on May 1, also stars
Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen. Like the
first film, it is directed by Joss Whedon, creator of the Buffy
the Vampire Slayer TV and comic book franchise.
(Reporting By Reuters Television in Los Angeles; Writing by
Marie-Louise Gumuchian in London; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
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