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CutMirchi's coverage shows re-releases succeed when they offer something new, like Endgame's Doomsday teaser, while a plain restoration of Thenmavin Kombathu struggled.
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Everything the desk has filed on Avengers Endgame.

CutMirchi's coverage shows re-releases succeed when they offer something new, like Endgame's Doomsday teaser, while a plain restoration of Thenmavin Kombathu struggled.

The MCU's 2019 finale has returned to Chinese theatres in 2026 and crossed 90 million admissions, making it the 14th most-attended film in the country's history.

Avengers: Endgame Encore crosses $127.5 million worldwide in 13 days, surpasses Avatar again. But it still trails The Marvels’ $206.1M haul. Re-release success proves enduring appeal.

Avengers: Endgame has dethroned Avatar as the highest-grossing movie of all time after a surprise re-release with new scenes. The film now stands at $2.925 billion worldwide, overtaking Avatar's $2.923 billion. The re-release, called 'Encore', was timed to build momentum for Avengers: Doomsday. According to Anthony Russo, the added footage aims to deepen fan connection and set up the next chapter.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day becomes only the third film in history to cross $2.5 billion worldwide, joining Avengers: Endgame and Avatar. Tom Holland's final solo outing in the MCU ends as an all-time top-three grosser.

Avengers: Endgame has reclaimed the title of highest-grossing film of all time after its re-release, pushing its global total past $2.925 billion and overtaking Avatar’s lifetime earnings. The milestone marks the latest chapter in a years-long box-office rivalry between two cinematic giants.

Avengers: Endgame Encore has overtaken Avatar as the highest-grossing film of all time, with a worldwide total now exceeding $2.925 billion. The re-release collected $4.4 million in its second weekend in North America, dropping 83%, and $14.4 million internationally, bringing its total to $126 million. The original film had never reached $900 million domestically, but globally, it's reigns supreme

Avengers: Endgame has reclaimed the all-time box office record from Avatar after a fresh theatrical run added $126 million worldwide, with Avengers: Doomsday's presales already stacking up for December.

Avengers: Endgame has retaken the title of highest-grossing film ever, edging past Avatar by roughly $1.8 million after its Encore re-release's second weekend, Variety and Deadline reported.

Avengers: Endgame Encore’s second Friday in North America was a quiet exit. Just $1.1 million. A 90% drop from opening day. The MCU’s re-release, which kicked off on September 25, is already fading fast.

Avengers: Endgame’s Encore re‑run has added $27.8 million in four days, taking the worldwide gross to $2.88 billion and nudging the North American tally to $886.2 million, just shy of $900 million.

Marvel's Endgame Encore has netted over 27 crore in five days, beating previous Hollywood re‑release totals and eyeing the 35.55 crore record held by Sanam Teri Kasam as it fuels hype for the upcoming Avengers Doomsday.

In just five days, Avengers Endgame: Encore has amassed more than Rs 30 crore in India, becoming the top Hollywood re‑release and eyeing a record‑breaking run before Drishyam 3 arrives.

Deadline reports Marvel Studios is planning a theatrical re-release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day with previously unseen footage, including a Rosario Dawson scene cut from the final film, as it chases the billion-dollar domestic mark.

Avengers: Endgame’s Encore re‑run has earned $26 million domestically and $60 million overseas, lifting its cumulative global gross to $2.88 billion, putting it within $50 million of overtaking Avatar’s record.

Avengers: Endgame's Encore re-release topped the domestic box office with $26 million and $86 million worldwide, pushing its all-time global total past $2.88 billion.

Marvel’s Endgame Encore pulls $86 million worldwide, lifting the franchise to $2.88 billion and setting the stage for the December launch of Avengers: Doomsday, the MCU’s 39th chapter.

Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame Encore pulled in roughly 15 crore net across its first two Indian days, eclipsing the combined takings of three fresh Hollywood releases this weekend.

The latest Avengers Endgame re‑run earned roughly nine crore rupees on Saturday, lifting its two‑day total to seventeen crore. Analysts say the film could soon eclipse previous Hollywood re‑release benchmarks in India.

The new ‘Encore’ cut of Avengers: Endgame opened on September 25, adding fresh post‑credits scenes and a teaser for Avengers: Doomsday, yet Disney+ has not set a streaming date.

Marvel’s Endgame Encore claimed the US lead with $11.2 million on Friday, while A24’s Primetime opened second. Resident Evil slipped to fourth as the franchise‑best debut wanes.

Marvel’s Avengers Endgame Encore earned a ₹7.25 crore net on its Indian debut, ranking as the second‑largest opening for a re‑release. English screens led, while Hindi and regional versions added modest sums, and strong advance bookings hint at a robust weekend.

Marvel's Endgame re‑release opened on Thursday, pulling over $3 million in North American previews and positioning itself to eclipse new releases, with a potential $50 million global opening weekend.

Avengers: Endgame's China re-release closed a week of pre-sales at $3.1 million, edging past Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and nearly matching Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, ahead of its worldwide return on September 25.

Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame returns as ‘Encore’, pulling Rs 13.23 crore in advance bookings in India and aiming for a sub‑$26 million haul in China to retake the all‑time Hollywood box‑office crown.

Avengers: Endgame’s re‑release has generated Rs 8 crore in advance bookings across India, selling roughly 200,000 tickets so far, and could set a new re‑release opening‑day record if full‑screen availability boosts sales.

Avengers: Endgame Encore has finished its five‑day pre‑sale window in China, pulling in $2.2 million. Analysts say a front‑loaded opening could push it past Avatar’s re‑release record, though slowed booking may curb ambitions.

Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame returns as ‘Encore’ on September 25, boasting extra footage and a post‑credits glimpse of the upcoming Doomsday saga; advance sales suggest a record‑breaking opening in India.

Avengers: Endgame – Encore has sold 45,000 tickets in its first five days of advance booking ahead of its September 25 India release, per Koimoi, setting up a chase for Baahubali's re-release record.

Tom Holland has reportedly crossed Zoe Saldana's all-time worldwide box office total, becoming Hollywood's highest-grossing actor at just 30, driven by Spider-Man, Avengers and The Odyssey.