The Avengers are back on the big screen, and the early numbers are already looking mighty impressive.
Avengers: Endgame Encore brought in $3.8 million during its Thursday night preview screenings, setting the stage for what could be a massive opening weekend. The re-release officially opened in theaters on September 25, 2026, and projections heading into the weekend had it tracking between $25 and $28 million domestically.
Could Endgame Finally Top Avatar?
Here is where things get really interesting. The original Avengers: Endgame earned $2.799 billion worldwide during its initial 2019 run, but it has always sat just short of the all-time box office record held by Avatar at $2.923 billion. That is a gap of roughly $124 million.
This Encore release gives Marvel a real shot at closing that gap. Analysts say a strong performance in both domestic and international markets, paired with solid holds in subsequent weekends, could give Endgame the additional earnings it needs to finally claim the record. Whether or not it gets there, the enthusiasm around this re-release is undeniable.
Competition at the Box Office
Endgame Encore is not walking into an empty weekend. The Resident Evil reboot, which opened huge the week prior, is expected to pull in another $24 to $26 million in its second weekend. That sets up a tight race for the number one spot that will be fun to watch play out.
For context, a strong opening weekend for Endgame Encore could surpass the domestic record for a theatrical re-release, currently held by the Titanic 3D re-release from 2012, which opened to $25.6 million.
Required Viewing Before Avengers: Doomsday
Beyond the nostalgia factor, this re-release comes with a strategic purpose. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo have described the original Endgame as required viewing ahead of Avengers: Doomsday, which is set to arrive in December. The Encore edition includes extra footage that ties directly into the upcoming film, giving fans even more reason to head back to the theater.
Avengers: Doomsday has already set a major Marvel record of its own, surpassing $50 million in advance ticket sales more than 100 days before its release date. It is safe to say the hype is very real.
Whether you are heading to theaters this weekend for the nostalgia, the new footage, or the chance to be part of box office history, Avengers: Endgame Encore is shaping up to be one of the biggest moviegoing events of 2026.
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