The cast of Marvel’s Avengers movies have thrown their support behind Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris just days before the US election.
In a video released on Vanity Fair, actors Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Don Cheadle, Chris Evans, Danai Gurira, and Paul Bettany showcased their characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe while urging viewers to vote for Harris.
The video, which lasts about 90 seconds, starts with the actors brainstorming ideas for a catchphrase for Harris, settling on the playful “Down with Democracy”. They then create a short Marvel-style campaign video featuring Harris and Walz with dramatic music and comic-style graphics. The video concludes by urging viewers to vote on November 5.
Sharing the video on X, Ruffalo, a vocal supporter of the Democratic party, emphasized the importance of the upcoming election, stating, “Don’t sit this one out. It’s the one where we will lose big: Project 2025, women’s reproductive rights, climate change, LGBTQIA+ rights, public education, student debt relief, Affordable Care Act, Social Security, and as of today, life saving vaccines. This shit is real and it’s going to come for you.”
Johansson, who spearheaded the project, revealed in an interview with Vanity Fair that the making of the video involved a lot of friendly banter among the cast, with Downey Jr and Ruffalo engaging in playful arguments. She described the dynamic as similar to their on-screen characters and expressed hope that the video would encourage fans to participate in the voting process.
Johansson reached out to her MCU colleagues through their group chat, highlighting the power they collectively hold and urging them to come together to create a viral moment in support of Kamala.
The Avengers actors join a growing list of celebrities endorsing the Harris/Walz campaign, with names like Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and Oprah among them. In the past week, Beyoncé, Madonna, Bad Bunny, Ricky Martin, LeBron James, and former Republican governor Arnold Schwarzenegger have also voiced their support for Harris.