Marvel’s re‑release of Avengers: Endgame pulls $11.2 million in two days in China and $11.2 million on its US debut, positioning it among the biggest comic‑book re‑opens ever.
In just 48 hours the Marvel juggernaut has pulled in $11.2 million from Chinese theatres, according to box‑office analyst Luiz Fernando. The figure comes from a $4.2 million haul on Saturday, down 40 percent from Friday’s opening, across roughly 75,000 screenings. Pre‑sales for Sunday topped $615 k, and the film is slated to run in over 73,000 shows for the three‑day weekend.
Across the Pacific, the same day saw the re‑issue collect $11.2 million in the United States, Box Office Mojo notes. That tally includes $3.8 million earned during Thursday’s preview shows. While the opening is front‑loaded, it trails the $11.4 million debut of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’s re‑release by a whisker.
What the numbers mean
If the current trajectory holds, the Chinese weekend could land between $13 million and $14 million, making it one of the strongest comic‑book openings in the post‑COVID market. That would eclipse the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone re‑issue, which previously held the second‑biggest Hollywood re‑release slot in China. The film is also closing in on Zootopia 2’s total, the current record holder for a Hollywood title in the territory.
In North America, analysts project a $22 million‑$25 million haul for the three‑day opening, enough to nudge the re‑release into the top‑five list of biggest re‑opens ever. Should it clear the $22.5 million mark, it would overtake Star Wars: The Phantom Menace’s re‑release weekend.
The cumulative domestic total now sits at $869.6 million, nudging the worldwide gross toward the $2.9 billion milestone. The Russo brothers’ film, originally released in 2019, was relaunched worldwide on September 25, with extra scenes added to entice repeat viewers.
Industry watchers see the strong start as a litmus test for other studios eyeing re‑release strategies. With streaming wars raging, a theatrical event that can still command multi‑million crowds offers a tempting revenue stream.
Fans have taken to social media, comparing the fresh numbers to the original run and debating how the re‑release might affect other big‑budget releases slated for the coming weeks. The buzz suggests the Marvel brand remains a box‑office magnet, even when the story is being told for a second time.
The next data point will arrive on Sunday, when final weekend tallies are released in both markets. Whether Endgame Encore can dethrone the lingering Avatar re‑release record remains to be seen, but the early signs point to a blockbuster weekend that could rewrite the re‑issue playbook.
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