
Why old films are drawing crowds again: it's bonus footage, not just nostalgia
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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Avengers: Endgame Encore is a re-release of the film that has drawn global attention for its box office performance. CutMirchi covers its record-breaking runs in India, China, and North America, as well as its standing against other major releases worldwide.

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 Brad Pitt-led survival thriller Heart of the Beast has crossed $131.7 million worldwide, just $6 million short of surpassing Avengers: Endgame Encore’s $137.98 million total. With a steady run and strong international legs, the film is poised to enter the top 30 of 2026’s global grossers.

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.

Robert Pattinson's Primetime has pulled ahead of Avengers: Endgame Encore at the North American box office after three weekends, though the re-release still edges it out worldwide, per Box Office Mojo figures cited by Koimoi.

Avengers Endgame Encore hits ₹35.56 crore net, surpassing Sanam Teri Kasam to become India’s highest-grossing re-release ever. The film’s final tally is expected to reach 38–39 crore net.

The film, released on September 25, 2026, has earned $37.7 million in North America and $127.7 million worldwide. It’s less than $5 million away from surpassing Mortal Kombat II’s $129.6 million global gross.

Heart of the Beast hits $102 million worldwide — and Brad Pitt’s survival thriller is just getting started. The film, released on September 25, has crossed the $100M mark in under three weeks, a feat that’s more about momentum than opening fireworks.

Verity has overtaken Avengers: Endgame Encore in North America, raking in $40.4 million in six days — and it’s only just getting started. The Anne Hathaway-led R-rated thriller, adapted from Colleen Hoover’s novel, is now the top-grossing film domestically, outpacing the Marvel re-release that was meant to reignite nostalgia ahead of Doomsday.

Avengers Endgame Encore has crossed ₹35 crore net at the Indian box office, surpassing Baahubali – The Epic to become second-highest-grossing re-release. With only Sanam Teri Kasam ahead, the film is poised to claim the top spot in the coming days.

Verity is within $3 million of overtaking Avengers: Endgame Encore at the North American box office.

The re-release of Avengers: Endgame is within ₹2 crore of overtaking Sanam Teri Kasam’s record as India’s highest-grossing re-release. Despite losing 91% of its shows in Week 2, it earned ₹34 lakh on Monday, bringing its net total to ₹34.29 crore. With additional scenes linking to Avengers: Doomsday, set for December 18, 2026, the film continues to draw audiences across India in four languages and

Avengers Endgame Encore has crossed 31 crore net at the Indian box office, surpassing Baahubali – The Epic to become the biggest re-release ever. With Drishyam 3 opening on October 2, its run is nearing its end.

Avengers: Endgame Encore's theatrical re-release features new footage and three post-credit scenes, with the last one echoing Tony Stark's cave origin to tease Robert Downey Jr.'s upcoming Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday.

Avengers: Endgame Encore's re-release adds a mid-credit scene where Bruce Banner, sporting a grey beard, is abducted by Doctor Doom, fuelling speculation Mark Ruffalo will play Maestro in Avengers: Doomsday.

Meesaya Murukku 2 outpaces Sardar 2’s lifetime earnings, Avengers Endgame Encore posts a solid 28.25 crore net in India, and The Paradise experiences a 68% drop on its first Monday, reshaping this week’s box‑office narrative.

The Vvaan: Force of the Forest earned more than Avengers Endgame: Encore on Monday despite a steep drop, with Rs 5.25 crore net against the Hollywood re-release's Rs 2.35 crore, per Sacnilk figures.

Marvel's Avengers: Endgame Encore earned roughly $13.4 million in its opening three days in China, making it the third‑biggest Hollywood re‑release weekend there and putting it in contention to overtake Zootopia 2 as the highest‑grossing foreign film on the market.

Marvel’s Avengers Endgame: Encore has smashed a Rs 25.75 crore opening weekend in India, the biggest ever for a re‑release, and could soon overtake the Sanam Teri Kasam record as the top‑grossing re‑run.

The Paradise earned ₹7.2 crore in its Hindi opening, becoming Nani’s top Hindi grosser, while The Vvaan surged past ₹34 crore in three days, and Avengers Endgame Encore clinched the second‑biggest Hollywood re‑release record in the country.

Marvel’s Endgame Encore raked in $26 million domestically, beating Resident Evil’s $23.3 million. Overseas the film added $60 million, pushing its worldwide total near $2.9 billion as the franchise eyes a Christmas sequel.

Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ pulled in $26 million in the U.S. and $86 million worldwide this weekend, beating fresh titles like A24’s ‘Primetime’ and Paramount’s ‘Heart of the Beast.’

Avengers: Endgame Encore has earned $11.2 million in China after two days and matched that figure on its North American opening day, putting the MCU juggernaut on track for a historic re‑release weekend across both markets.

Avengers: Endgame Encore pulled in roughly 14.9 crore net across its first two Indian days, with day‑three earnings already climbing. The extended cut adds fresh scenes and fuels hype for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday release.

Avengers Endgame Encore collected Rs 7.25 crore net on its opening day in India, per Sacnilk, falling just short of The Vvaan's Rs 8 crore start as both films head into a crowded weekend.

The freshly cut version of Avengers: Endgame, now titled Encore, has rolled out in Indian theatres with impressive opening figures, adding four minutes of new post‑credits material that teases the upcoming Avengers Doomsday slated for Christmas 2026.

Avengers Endgame: Encore opened in Indian cinemas on Friday with a reworked climax and three post-credit scenes tying the 2019 film directly into Avengers: Doomsday, catching even longtime fans off guard.

Marvel's Avengers Endgame Encore has moved about 85,000 advance tickets in India's biggest chains, hinting at a Rs 7‑8 crore opening, though limited screens curb a Rs 10 crore day‑one target.

PVR INOX's Kamal Gianchandani dismisses fears of a screen-sharing crunch this December, when Avengers: Doomsday, Dune: Part Three, Jumanji: Open World and King all clash for audiences.

A Chembur Ganpati pandal marking its 50th year has folded Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Black Widow and Deadpool into its decorations, arriving days before Avengers: Endgame returns to Indian theatres on September 25.

A Chembur Ganpati pandal marking its golden jubilee has decked itself out with Avengers figures, from Iron Man to Deadpool, days before Avengers Endgame: Encore returns to theatres on September 25.