The latest figures, updated after a strategic re-release, place 'Avengers: Endgame's' worldwide total at an astounding $2.9255 billion. This pushes it just ahead of 'Avatar,' which stands at $2.9237 billion. This isn't the first time 'Endgame' has claimed this coveted spot; it initially overtook 'Avatar' in 2019 following its theatrical run, a triumph announced at San Diego Comic-Con, before 'Avatar' briefly recaptured the title.
The recent surge is attributed to the 'Avengers: Endgame Encore' re-release, a move by Disney and Marvel aimed at boosting its already colossal earnings. The 'Encore' run, while not a massive theatrical event, provided the necessary push. Its opening weekend garnered $26.1 million, followed by a second-weekend take of $4.4 million.
Globally, the 'Encore' re-release alone has contributed an impressive $126 million to 'Endgame's' overall tally, with $36.2 million coming from domestic markets and a substantial $89.8 million from international territories. The film's enduring appeal saw the 'Encore' become the top non-local movie in key markets like China ($21.3 million), Indonesia, Vietnam, Ecuador, and Bolivia. It also set records as the highest-grossing re-release across Latin America, including Mexico ($6.1 million) and Brazil ($3.1 million), as well as in Malaysia and India ($3.8 million).
Domestically, 'Avengers: Endgame' maintains its position as the third highest-grossing film of all time in the U.S., with a cumulative total of $894.6 million. It trails 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' ($954.4 million) and 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' ($936.6 million). However, its international performance remains exceptionally strong, with a foreign cume now reaching $2.03 billion, securing its place as the second highest-grossing film ever outside North America.
The achievement underscores the incredible impact of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the filmmaking prowess of directors Anthony and Joe Russo. As Marvel continues to expand its cinematic universe, fans are already looking ahead to the Russo Brothers' next project, 'Avengers: Doomsday,' which is slated for release on December 18 and is expected to face off against 'Dune: Part Three' in what could be another blockbuster showdown akin to 'Barbenheimer.'