The portals scene from Avengers: Endgame almost looked very different.

The original concept was that the camera rotated around Steve Rogers and everybody was collected behind him."

“I remember fighting that one for months in the edit room.

Tony Stark in Avengers Endgame

I’m not going to say who was one what side, but that was a grinder.

I thought the first cut worked pretty well.

I thought it was cool.

Captain America in Avengers: Endgame

But Joe is right because Joe has ten percent P.T.

Barnum, right?”

It’s not a cop-out.

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It’s what the movie wants.

It’s what your audience wants."

This sentiment ended up being correct with thescene fromAvengers: Endgameearning cheers from audiencesworldwide.

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What Else Changed in Avengers: Endgame?

The portals scene was not the only thing that changed throughout the making ofAvengers: Endgame.

Notably, Sam’s reluctance to carry the shield was devised by the actors.

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