Avengers: Endgame Encore’s re-release in North America is already on life support. The film, which opened at the top of the domestic box office last weekend, saw a staggering 90% drop on its second Friday, earning just $1.1 million — far below the $6.1 million recorded by The Lion King during its own re-release. According to reports cited by Koimoi and based on estimates from Box Office Mojo, the Encore version has accumulated $32.9 million at the North American box office over eight days. That figure may not sound low until you consider it’s part of a broader trend: superhero fatigue appears to be real again. Despite being an all-time top-grossing film in its original run, the re-release hasn’t managed to recapture the audience’s attention, even with additional footage. The movie is now tracking toward a domestic cume of $891.3 million, just shy of the $900 million milestone. If it crosses that threshold, it would become the first film ever to reach it through a re-release. That number remains within reach, but only if the momentum doesn’t vanish completely. The film is also still in the running to surpass Avatar as the highest-grossing film worldwide, though that ambition hinges on a turnaround few expect. With new releases flooding theatres this weekend, Avengers: Endgame Encore is expected to fade quickly. Its second three-day weekend is projected to bring in between $3.5 million and $4.5 million. Already a sign of decline. The MCU’s flagship film, once a cultural phenomenon, is now struggling to stay relevant in its own comeback. And while its opening was strong enough to avoid the stigma of underperformance, the current trajectory suggests it won’t survive much longer in cinemas. The box office is unpredictable, yes, but the numbers don’t lie. The magic isn’t returning. The audience has moved on.