In a massive box office milestone, Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame has officially reclaimed its title as the highest-grossing film of all time.
Following the theatrical run of its extended re-release edition, Avengers: Endgame Encorethe MCU powerhouse has surpassed the lifetime earnings of James Cameron’s 2009 sci-fi phenomenon, Avatar.
Second-Weekend Breakdown
During its second three-day weekend at the North American box office, Avengers: Endgame Encore picked up a solid $4.4 million. Despite experiencing an 83.1% steep drop from its opening frame, the re-release landed at the #7 spot in domestic rankings, pulling the theatrical reissue’s domestic total to $36.2 million.
Internationally, the Encore cut generated $14.4 million in its second frame—a 76% decline from its debut weekend—bringing its overseas re-release haul to $89.8 million. Combined, the global collection for the Encore version alone stands at an impressive $126.0 million.
- Domestic (Encore): $36.2 million
- International (Encore): $89.8 million
- Worldwide Total (Encore): $126.0 million
Dethroning Avatar in the All-Time Chart
According to box office tracker Box Office Mojo, the additional revenue generated by Encore has propelled Avengers: Endgame’s cumulative global earnings past $2.925 billion.
Avatar had previously seized the #1 spot following multiple theatrical re-runs, bringing its lifetime total to $2.923 billion. However, Marvel’s second push has once again tipped the scales, elevating Endgame back to the pinnacle of global cinema history.
While the film continues its attempt to cross the $900 million mark domestically, its updated cumulative performance solidifies its reign on the global stage:
- Domestic Lifetime: $894.6 million
- International Lifetime: $2.0 billion
- Worldwide Lifetime Total: $2.925 billion