Avengers Assemble parody

The Avengers theatrical release is May 4, and the film is starting to receive a lot of buzz on social media. But these fans aren't just talking about the movie while they wait — they're playing the parts themselves.

These iconic comic book characters have long been childhood heroes to many. Some are so enthusiastic about the film, they've created parody trailers and spoofs in anticipation. Who knew so many people liked to dress up as superheroes with their friends?

From the high-quality, edited trailers to the low-budget, hilarious camera tricks, we've assembled eight of the funniest Avengers parodies that YouTube has to offer.