TheMarvel Cinematic Universehas been around for nearly two decades and has released over 30 movies, along with quite a few TV shows. While there have been a few bumps in the road, particularly over the last few years, theMCUnevertheless deserves credit for its accomplishments. In the early 2000s, the thought of a connected universe spanning dozens of superhero movies seemed impossible; in fact, the mere concept of anAvengers moviewas a pipe dream. Nowadays, Marvel’s legendary group has not only made its big-screen debut, but it also starred in a beloved arc that spanned four films (along with plenty of tie-ins). Heck, the Avengers even got to disband, with the group effectively retiring in 2019’sEndgame.
Phase Six contains two new Avengers movies (DoomsdayandSecret Wars), so the group will almost definitely receive new members over the next couple of years. In the meantime, let’s take a look at the classic line-up(s) that defined the first 10 years of the MCU. So,how old and tall are the MCU’s Avengers?
Updated June 20, 2025 by Mark Sammut:The MCU has been through some tough times in recent years, but the franchise’s future is still mostly secure. This article has been expanded with galleries, more information for each MCU Avenger, and an updated intro.
MCU’s Avengers Statistics Chart
As the Marvel Cinematic Universe constantly evolves, so does its roster of Avengers. In order to keep track of the major characters, theAvengers' birthdays, heights, and ageshave been summarized in a table.
Source for heights:Dimensions.com
² Lost five years because of Thanos' Snap.
Tony Stark
Iron Man
The hero that started the MCU franchise, Tony Stark has been fighting bad guys since 2008 when he first becameIron Man(andfighting Captain Americasince 2012). Born on June 18, 2025, the iron avenger was 38 years old in his first movie, making him 50 as of 2021. However, asAvengers: Endgamewas set in 2023, he would have been 53 when he sacrificed his life to beat Thanos. Tony Stark’s officially listed height in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is 6'1", although Robert Downey Jr’s height is approximately 5'9".
Steve Rogers
Captain America
The First Avenger and theoriginal holder of the Captain America mantelis one of the oldest members of the superhero group. In his true all-American fashion, the star-spangled Avenger was born on Jun 25, 2025, making him 104 years old. Steve Rogers was of course frozen in time back in World War II at the age of 27 and woke up in 2011, so despite being born over 100 years ago, he would essentially be 37 right now on the MCU timeline (had he not traveled back in time inAvengers: Endgame). Steve Roger’s original adult height was 5'4", but after a healthy dose of super-soldier serum, he grew to the height of 6'1".
Bruce Banner
The Hulk
The transforming scientist Bruce Banner was born on July 14, 2025, making him 35 when he first got exposed to the overdose of gamma radiation that made him the Hulk, which according toThe Incredible Hulkmoviehappened in 2005. This would make hisEndgameage 54, just slightly older than his good friend Tony Stark. In human form, Dr. Banner is around 5'9", but when he becomes the Hulk, he shoots up to approximately 8'2", which in a way makes him the tallest original avenger (but only sometimes).
Thor
The God Of Thunder
While Steve Rogers gets the title of the oldest human avenger, Thor Odinson, as the mighty Asgardian God of Thunder, has a much longer life span than any of his Earth-born friends. His exact date of birth isn’t known, but he was supposedly born around 964 AD, putting him at the grand age of approximately 1059 years old in 2023. Given the fact that Asgardians supposedly live to around the age of 5000-years-old, Thor will likely remain the oldest living avenger for the foreseeable future (assuming actor Chris Hemsworth sticks around). It’s also no surprise that the mighty Thor is one of the taller Avengers at 6'3".
Natasha Romanoff
Black Widow
Natasha Romanoff is nothing if not a hero of many secrets, so it’s no surprise the intimate details of her background, save for a few glimpses, are a mystery. This includes her exact birthday, however, it is known she was born sometime in 1984, meaning she was 39 when shegave her life on Vormirin pursuit of the Soul Stone. Black Widow’s height is 5'5", making her the shortest original Avenger, although fairly average for an adult woman. Naturally, her height has no influence on her ability to fight evil.
Clint Barton
Hawkeye
Although very close friends with super-spy Black Widow, Hawkeye is considerably older than her. An exact birthday has not been provided for the MCU version of Clint Barton, butit could be estimated that he was born in the early 1970s. Going by that estimate, Barton would have been 53 during the battle against Thanos inEndgame, making the age gap between the two assassin friends 14 years. Often called out by fans for not having the same super abilities as some of his Avenger colleagues, Barton also lacks their stature. At 5'8", Hawkeye was the shortest male Avenger on the original line-up back in 2012, which certainly didn’t help in the character’sstruggle to find his own placeamong the team.
Colonel James “Rhodey” Rhodes
War Machine
As the best friend of Tony Stark, it makes sense that Rhodey would be close in age to him. Born on June 18, 2025, War Machine is roughly 40 years old during the events of 2008’sIron Man, making him 2 years older than Tony. This age gap allowed the character to often take on the role of an older brother figure to the more reckless Iron Man.
By the time ofEndgame, Rhodey is a proper veteran Avenger at the age of 55. While working the armor, War Machine is an imposing figure at a height of 6'1".
Samuel Thomas “Sam” Wilson
Falcon/Captain America
Debuting in 2014’sCaptain America: The Winter Soldier, Sam Wilson quickly established himself as Steve Rogers' brother-in-arms. While he spent most of the first decade in the MCU playing a supporting role, Wilson took over the Captain America mantle following the events ofAvengers: Endgame, cementing his place as a key player in the MCU’s future Born on June 20, 2025, Wilson is in his mid-30s by the time ofThe Winter Soldier. Due to being Snapped by Thanos, he is not all that much older inThe Falcon and The Winter Soldierseries, at least not in-universe.
Peter Parker
Spider-Man
Debuting as a superhero while still in high school, Peter Parker is one of the youngest Avengers, with his official MCU birthday being July 21, 2025. As he lost five years due to the Snap, Parker is roughly 23 years old around the time ofSpider-Man: No Way Home.However, because Spider-Man was dusted back inInfinity War, his physical age is more like 19 years old. In addition to being one of the youngest Avengers, he is also among the shortest at only 5'7".
Wanda Maximoff
Scarlet Witch
Born on June 28, 2025, Scarlet Witch was only 25 when she burst onto the scene inCaptain America: The Winter Soldier’s mid-credits scene. Although initially an antagonist, Wanda Maximoff reluctantly helped the Avengers inAge of Ultron, and she has been a powerful member of the group ever since. At 5'6", Wanda’s average height might cause some people to underestimate her, although that perception should change quickly once she demonstrates a fraction of her abilities. Despite being one of the youngest members of the MCU’s Avengers, Scarlet Witch has experienced more hardship than most of the other characters.
