The Marvel re‑release posted a ₹7.25 crore net on day one, becoming the second‑biggest opening for any re‑release and sparking weekend optimism.
Opening day numbers
Avengers Endgame: Encore raked in an estimated ₹7.25 crore net across India on its first day, according to Koimoi. The film rolled out on more than 3,600 screens, a scale that helped it clinch the runner‑up spot among re‑release openings in the country.
How it stacks up
The opening is the second‑largest ever for a re‑release, trailing only the remastered Baahubali version that opened with ₹10.8 crore, as Koimoi noted. For a Hollywood title, the figure is especially impressive – it beats every other foreign re‑release that has hit Indian theatres.
Language split
The English version carried the bulk of the earnings, pulling in roughly ₹5.25 crore net from 1,773 shows with a 37.8 % occupancy, per Filmibeat. Hindi screens added about ₹1.25 crore net from 1,389 shows, while the Tamil and Telugu versions contributed ₹30 lakh and ₹45 lakh respectively. Occupancy rates hovered in the low‑to‑mid‑30s across the board.
Advance bookings and weekend outlook
Pre‑sale numbers were strong – Koimoi reported around ₹5.5 crore gross in advance bookings for day two, with another ₹4.5 crore slated for the following day. Analysts therefore expect the film to stay in the ₹7‑8 crore range on Saturday, potentially pushing the two‑day total to ₹14‑16 crore net.
What the numbers mean for Marvel in India
The solid start reinforces the lingering appetite for Marvel’s universe in the sub‑continent. The added post‑credits scene teasing Avengers: Doomsday appears to have nudged fans back into cinemas, a tactic that could become a template for future re‑releases.
Looking ahead
If the weekend holds, the film could breach the ₹25 crore gross mark by Sunday, a milestone that would cement its place among the most lucrative re‑releases. That would also boost hype for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday slated for December.
And while re‑releases usually see a dip on day two, the heavy advance‑booking cushion may keep the momentum alive. Keep an eye on the box‑office boards this Sunday – the numbers will tell whether the Marvel machine still has the same pull as it did in 2019.
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