Avengers: Endgame Reclaims Top Spot at Global Box Office
The Marvel Studios' 2019 release surpasses James Cameron's 2009 film Avatar, with a global total of $2.925 billion.
The Marvel movie that concludes the Infinity Saga has recaptured its position as the highest-grossing film ever, due to a re-release in preparation for the next Avengers installment. The 2019 superhero film earned $4.4 million in the United States and $14.4 million internationally in its second weekend run.
The re-release, titled Avengers: Endgame Encore, brought the overall global total to $2.925 billion, just above Avatar's $2.9237 billion. The movie's original release in 2019 had already surpassed Avatar's record.
Advertise with usYour brand hereIn-feed (between news) · Native cardBook this space →This marks the second time Avengers: Endgame has taken the top spot, after initially surpassing Avatar in 2019.
Why it matters
This milestone highlights the enduring popularity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the impact of re-releases on box office records.
What's next
Avengers: Endgame: Doomsday is set to release on December 18, further fueling the franchise's global success.
How the story unfolded
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The Hollywood Reporter – ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Returns to No. 1 on All-Time Global Box Office Chart, Surpassing ‘Avatar’ ↗
Deadline – ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Overtakes ‘Avatar’ Again As Highest Grossing Movie Ever At Global Box Office ↗
Variety – ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Overtakes ‘Avatar’ as Highest-Grossing Movie in History With $2.925 Billion After ‘Encore’ Re-Release ↗
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