Avengers: Endgame re-release nears box office record

Updated at: September 28, 2026 at 04:15 AM

In September 2026, Marvel Studios thrilled fans by re-releasing the 2019 smash hit, Avengers: Endgame.

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Titled Avengers: Endgame Encore, this strategic return to theaters serves two purposes: building excitement for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and attempting to reclaim the title of the highest-grossing film in history from James Cameron’s Avatar.

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The re-release opened impressively, earning $86 million globally.

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This brings its total lifetime gross to approximately $2.885 billion, leaving it just $39 million shy of Avatar’s record of $2.924 billion.

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To encourage fans to watch it again, the studio added new end-credits scenes and a special thank-you message from stars Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans.

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Despite competition from new releases, the film secured the number one spot at the global box office.

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As the weeks progress, the film industry is watching closely to see if the MCU’s victory lap will be enough to surpass Avatar and cement its place as the greatest box office titan of all time.

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What is the primary goal of the Avengers: Endgame Encore re-release?

To build anticipation for Avengers: Doomsday and challenge Avatar's box office record.

To introduce a new cast of superheroes to the MCU.

To replace the original film in the official timeline.

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To build anticipation for Avengers: Doomsday and challenge Avatar's box office record.

How much does Avengers: Endgame need to earn to beat Avatar's record?

$2.885 billion.

$39 million.

$86 million.

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$39 million.

What special features were added to the re-release?

A live Q&A session with the director.

An entirely new 30-minute alternate ending.

New end-credits scenes and a thank-you message from the stars.

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New end-credits scenes and a thank-you message from the stars.

Which technology was used for half of the domestic ticket sales?

Infinity Vision premium large format screens.

Standard 2D projection.

Virtual Reality headsets.

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Infinity Vision premium large format screens.

How did the re-release perform against other new films during its opening weekend?

It failed to compete with new releases like Resident Evil.

It secured the number one spot at the global box office.

It struggled and came in third place.

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It secured the number one spot at the global box office.

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