Avengers: Endgame has officially overtaken Avatar to become the highest-grossing film of all time, according to a statement from directors Anthony and Joe Russo. The milestone came after the film’s re-release as Avengers: Endgame Encore, which hit theaters globally this week. The rerelease wasn’t just nostalgia bait — it pulled in $86 million worldwide in its opening weekend, pushing the film’s total box office tally past $2.885 billion. That number now sits at the top of the charts, unchallenged. The Russo brothers took to social media to express their gratitude, calling the encore run “amazing” and thanking fans for returning to cinemas. “We’re grateful to everybody who went back out to the theater to see it again,” they said. “You brought people who hadn’t seen it the first time, introduced new fans.” They ended with the familiar fan chant: “We love you 3000.” The original release of Endgame in 2019 wrapped up Marvel’s Infinity Saga, marking the end of an era for the Avengers. Now, with the franchise moving into uncharted territory, Avengers: Doomsday is set for release on December 18, 2026, featuring Robert Downey Jr. Returning as Victor von Doom/Doctor Doom. The legacy of Endgame feels more like a foundation than a finale. But one thing’s clear: the audience still wants to come back. And this time, they didn’t just come, they broke records.