The re‑release pulled $26 million in North America, $60 million overseas, pushing its worldwide total to $2.88 billion, just shy of Avatar’s tally.
Avengers: Endgame’s new theatrical run, titled Encore, opened on September 25 and immediately posted a $26 million haul in North America. That figure makes it the third‑largest opening weekend for any re‑release in the region, trailing only the recent Lion King and the original Star Wars: A New Hope debuts.
Across the pond, the film added roughly $60 million during its first five days, according to data compiled by Box Office Mojo and reported by Koimoi. Those overseas earnings pushed the movie’s cumulative global earnings to $2.88 billion, a sum that leaves it less than $50 million short of the $2.92 billion benchmark set by Avatar.
Domestically, the Encore version lifted the film’s total to about $884 million, edging it toward the rare $900 million club. Analysts say a second weekend of strong attendance could see the title cross that threshold, joining an elite group of blockbusters that have breached the nine‑hundred‑million mark in the United States alone.
The re‑release also reshaped the weekly box‑office hierarchy. While Resident Evil reclaimed the top spot on Sunday, Endgame Encore still topped the earnings chart for the weekend, according to Koimoi’s tracking.
Industry observers note that the timing of the re‑run is strategic. With the summer slate winding down and a handful of high‑profile releases still in theatres, the nostalgia factor and the film’s massive fan base have combined to generate a fresh wave of ticket sales. The move also coincides with the MCU’s upcoming Phase 5 rollout, giving the studio a fresh promotional hook.
Fans have taken to social media, celebrating the numbers and sharing clips from the updated theatrical experience. Some commentators speculate that the fresh cash flow could influence the studio’s budgeting for upcoming projects, though no official comment has been made.
Looking ahead, the next box‑office report due early next week will reveal whether Endgame Encore can close the remaining gap with Avatar and possibly reclaim the top spot in all‑time worldwide grosses. For now, the film’s resurgence shows the staying power of the MCU’s flagship title and proves that a well‑timed re‑release can still move millions of dollars.
What’s next?
If the momentum holds, the studio may consider extending the run into additional markets or adding limited‑time events to keep audiences coming back. Until the next tally, the world will be watching to see if Endgame Encore can finally overtake the record that has stood for nearly a decade.
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