"The Avengers" ruled the MTV Movie Awards

With a cast of superheroes and villains “The Avengers” beat out its competitors to become the big winner at the MTV Movie Awards.

"The Avengers" picked up three awards, including the top prize, movie of the year, along with best villain for Tom Hiddleston's turn as the evil Loki, and best fight.

Director Joss Whedon said, "This is the award that means the most to me. I am so grateful and very excited for 2015 - we're going to bring you Avengers 2."

Also Jennifer Lawrence added two popcorn-shaped trophies to her Oscar for her turn as an outspoken young widow in Silver Linings Playbook.

She won for best female performance and shared the best kiss award with co-star Bradley Cooper, who was voted best male performance for his role as a bipolar man in the comedy romance. Hosted by Pitch Perfect comedy star Rebel Wilson, the annual youth-oriented show brought out some of the most popular stars on TV, movies and music.

The MTV Movie Awards, one of Hollywood's biggest youth-friendly ceremonies, rewards movie performances from the past year as well as promoting upcoming blockbusters and new music.

Winners at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards:

Movie of the Year: The Avengers

Best Hero: Bilbo Baggins, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Best Female Performance: Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook

Best Male Performance: Bradley Cooper, Silver Linings Playbook

Best Fight: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner vs. Tom Hiddleston, The Avengers.

Best Villain: Tom Hiddleston, The Avengers

Best Musical Moment: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow, Alexis Knapp, Ester Dean and Hana Mae Lee, Pitch Perfect

Comic Genius Award: Will Ferrell

Generation Award: Jamie Foxx

Trailblazer Award: Emma Watson -- Reuters