"Avenge the fallen."
Avengers: Endgame - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
I love you 3000.
— Morgan Stark / Tony Stark
Context:
Tony's daughter, Morgan, says this to him as he's putting her to bed. Tony later repeats the line in his posthumous holographic message to his family, turning a sweet family moment into a heartbreaking and iconic farewell that resonated deeply with audiences worldwide.
Meaning:
This simple, childish expression of love becomes the emotional anchor of the film and a poignant symbol of what Tony Stark is fighting for and ultimately sacrifices himself to protect. It encapsulates his entire character arc, from a self-obsessed billionaire to a loving father whose final act is driven by this love.
Avengers... Assemble.
— Steve Rogers / Captain America
Context:
As all the resurrected heroes appear through portals behind Captain America, he stands alone against Thanos's entire army. He tightens his broken shield to his arm, Mjolnir in his other hand, and calmly speaks the line into his comms, signaling the charge of the unified army of heroes in the final battle for the fate of the universe.
Meaning:
This is the iconic battle cry that fans had been waiting to hear since the first Avengers film. Its delivery at the climax of the final battle signifies the ultimate rally of heroes, the turning of the tide against Thanos, and the culmination of the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe saga up to that point. It's a moment of pure, unadulterated fan service that delivers an immense emotional and triumphant punch.
I am Iron Man.
— Tony Stark / Iron Man
Context:
In the climax of the final battle, as Thanos, wearing the Infinity Gauntlet, declares 'I am inevitable' and prepares to snap his fingers, Tony reveals he has used his nanotech to transfer the Infinity Stones to his own suit. He delivers the line and snaps his fingers, wiping out Thanos and his army at the cost of his own life.
Meaning:
This quote brings Tony Stark's journey full circle. It was his final line in the first Iron Man film, where he arrogantly revealed his identity to the world. In Endgame, he says it as an act of ultimate, selfless sacrifice. It's a declaration that his entire journey, his very identity as Iron Man, has led to this singular moment of saving the universe.
Part of the journey is the end.
— Tony Stark / Iron Man
Context:
Tony records a message for Pepper Potts while stranded in space at the beginning of the film, believing he is about to die. The line is used in trailers and sets a melancholic yet accepting tone for the culmination of the Infinity Saga.
Meaning:
This quote serves as a poignant thesis for the entire film. It speaks to the themes of acceptance, finality, and the bittersweet nature of conclusions. It's Tony's way of accepting his own potential demise and comforting those he will leave behind, framing the end not as a failure, but as a natural and meaningful part of any story.
Whatever it takes.
— Steve Rogers / Captain America
Context:
Steve says this to Natasha as they plan the 'Time Heist,' solidifying their resolve to proceed with the incredibly dangerous plan. The line is repeated by other Avengers, including Clint and Tony, becoming a recurring mantra for their desperate final stand.
Meaning:
This phrase becomes the unofficial motto of the Avengers' mission. It encapsulates their desperation, determination, and willingness to risk everything, including their own lives and the very fabric of reality, to undo the snap. It underscores the immense stakes and the lengths the heroes are willing to go to for a chance at victory.