One of the most highly anticipated movies of the year made its debut on April 23 in Los Angeles ahead of its April 27 release, and it was one for the books! Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and the rest of Marvel's Avengers collided on the big screen for the world premiere of Avengers: Infinity War.
And almost as star-studded as the action-packed movie itself was the event's purple carpet! Many of the Black Panther stars, like Danai Gruira and Chadwick Boseman, graced the event, and Hollywood heavyweights like Brie Larson (with her beau!) and Gwyneth Paltrow (who plays Pepper Potts) made glamorous appearances, too.
Click through all the best photos from the event...
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The Avengers cast took to the stage following the incredible world premiere in LA.
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Robert Downey Jr, backed by the rest of the Avengers cast, addressed the crowd.
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A week after celebrating her impending marriage at a star-studded engagement party, Gwyneth made an appearance at the premiere in this stunning bronze minidress.
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Mark Ruffalo oozed cool in a navy suit and gradient sunnies.
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Black Panther actress Angela Bassett went with this gorgeous, colourful jumpsuit for the star-studded event.
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Tom Hiddleston and Winston Duke were happy as clams at the premiere.
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Robert Downey Jr posed for a photo with Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman.
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Marvel co-stars Tom Hiddleston and Chris Hemsworth stopped for a quick photo, too.
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Captain Marvel star Lashana Lynch stunned in a black-and-pink floral gown.
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Director Sophie Hunter and her husband Benedict Cumberbatch looked dapper as ever while hitting the carpet.
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Brie Larson made an appearance at the event alongside her musician fiancé, Alex Greenwald, of the band Phantom Planet.
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Trust Chris Pratt to keep the carpet a little goofy! The actor showed off his funny side before posing for some photos with Evangeline Lilly.
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Danai Gurira and Evangeline Lilly had a heart-to-heart while sitting at the same table.
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Danai Gurira owned the carpet in this ornate red gown.
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Elizabeth Olsen went with a lace tuxedo jumpsuit and sported the longest train!
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Brotherly love! Chris and Luke Hemsworth embraced at the premiere's after party.
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The premiere was a family affair for Kevin hart and his wife, Eniko Parrish. The two brought along their kids Heaven and Hendrix Hart for the fun evening!
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On-screen Avengers lovers Scarlett Johansson and Mark Ruffalo stopped for a glamorous snap on the purple carpet.
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Marvel Studios president and producer Kevin Feige shook hands with famed comic book writer, Stan Lee.
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Zoe Saldana stunned in a black-and-white jumpsuit while at the premiere.
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The Sherlock Holmes star signed some autographs.
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Lots of pantsuits and jumpsuits graced the purple carpet, including this golden number worn by Ant-Man's Evangeline Lilly.
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Black Panther's Letitia Wright was the picture of cool in this stellar pantsuit.
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Child star Navia Robinson of Raven's Home was also there.
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Nice guy Bradley Cooper took a moment to pose with some adoring fans.
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Raven Symone made it out for the premiere, too!
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