The 'Avengers: Infinity War' release date has been moved up a week to April 27, and fans are loving it

Travis ClarkMar 2, 2018, 02.24 AM

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In a Twitter exchange Thursday between Marvel Studios and Iron Man actor Robert Downey, Jr., Marvel announced that "Avengers: Infinity War" would be opening a week early.
The film is now set for an April 27 release date, with a new poster to show for it.

You'll now be able to see "Avengers: Infinity War" a tad earlier than expected.

Marvel Studios announced on Twitter Thursday that the film's release date had been moved up a week to April 27. It was previously slated for a May 4 release.

The studio made the announcement during a casual Twitter exchange with Iron Man actor Robert Downey, Jr. Marvel Studios asked fans if they are ready to see the film on May 4, to which Downey replied "Any chance I could see it earlier?"

Marvel Studios then tweeted a new poster, similar to the first poster released for the movie but with the new release date.

It's unclear why the studio decided to change the release date, but it's clear that fans are thrilled at the news if Twitter reactions are any indication - even Chance the Rapper.

Anything for you, Mr. Stark! How's April 27th?
- Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) March 1, 2018

You mean these friends? @ChrisEvans @ChadwickBoseman @DanaiGurira @MarkRuffalo @DonCheadle @AnthonyMackie pic.twitter.com/8tKw3ziSVB
- Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) March 1, 2018

That's a FANTASTIC idea! Done.

Avengers: #InfinityWar in theaters everywhere April 27th. pic.twitter.com/n5JhJWpnqc
- Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) March 1, 2018