Disney and Marvel Studios' re-release of 'Avengers: Endgame,' billed as 'Avengers: Endgame: Encore,' topped the global box office this weekend, earning $86 million worldwide, according to Variety and Deadline.
Of that total, $26 million came from North America and $60 million came from overseas markets, per Variety. The Hollywood Reporter also cited the $26 million domestic figure, describing the weekend box office as crowded.
The re-release adds to the 2019 film's already record-setting haul. Variety reported the film's global total now stands at $2.88 billion, just $39 million behind the top-grossing film in box office history, with the film previously ranking as the second-highest-grossing movie ever at $2.79 billion.
According to Deadline, Disney's Global Boss of Distribution Andrew Cripps said the success of the re-release shows there is a massive fanbase for the franchise.
In India, The Times of India reported that 'Avengers Endgame: Encore' crossed Rs 15 crore in box office collections by its second day of release.
How each side covered it
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- The Daily Beast reported the re-release returned to the top spot at the box office.
- Variety reported the film scored $86 million globally, with $26 million domestic and $60 million overseas.
- Variety noted the re-release brought the film's overall global total to $2.88 billion.
- The Hollywood Reporter cited a $26 million domestic return amid a crowded box office weekend.
“‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Scores Massive $86 Million Globally” — Variety
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- Deadline reported the $86 million worldwide opening and quoted Disney's Andrew Cripps on the franchise's fanbase.
- Deadline framed the re-release as coming ahead of the global release of 'Doomsday.'
- The Times of India reported the re-release crossed Rs 15 crore in India by its second day.
“‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ Powers $86M WW Re-Release Opening Ahead Of ‘Doomsday’ Global Domination” — Deadline
Questions readers ask
What happened with the 'Avengers: Endgame' re-release?
Disney and Marvel Studios re-released 'Avengers: Endgame' in theaters under the title 'Avengers: Endgame: Encore,' and it topped the global box office this weekend with an $86 million worldwide opening, according to Variety and Deadline.
How much money did 'Avengers: Endgame: Encore' make?
The re-release earned $86 million globally, including $26 million in North America and $60 million overseas, according to Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.
How does this affect 'Avengers: Endgame's' all-time box office ranking?
The re-release pushed the film's global total to $2.88 billion, putting it just $39 million behind the highest-grossing film in box office history, according to Variety.
Why does this box office performance matter?
According to Deadline, Disney's Global Boss of Distribution Andrew Cripps said the re-release's success shows there is still a massive fanbase for the Avengers franchise, and it came ahead of the global release of 'Doomsday.'
How did the film perform outside the U.S.?
In India, 'Avengers Endgame: Encore' crossed Rs 15 crore in box office collections by its second day of release, according to The Times of India.
Sources · 7 outlet reports
- The Daily BeastLeft-leaning‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Returns to Box Office at No. 1
- The Hollywood ReporterLeft-leaning‘Avengers: Endgame’ Snapping Up $26M at Box Office Amid Crowded Weekend
- VarietyLeft-leaningBox Office: ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Leads With $11.2 Million on Friday as A24’s ‘Primetime’ Takes Second
- DeadlineCenter‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ Assembles Weekend Where Four Films Are Grossing $20M+ Apiece – Box Office Update
- France 24CenterRe-released 'Avengers: Endgame' snaps-up N. America box office lead
- The Times of IndiaCenter‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ box office collection day 2: Marvel re-release crosses Rs 15 crore mark in Ind
- Toronto SunRight-leaningRe-released ‘Avengers: Endgame’ snaps-up N. America box office lead