Avengers: Endgame Encore Re-Release Opens to $86M Worldwide
Disney and Marvel's Avengers Endgame: Encore re-release earned $86 million worldwide in its opening weekend. Imax contributed $13.7 million, split between $4 million domestically and $9.7 million internationally. Disney distribution chief Andrew Cripps said the strong turnout shows the franchise retains a large fanbase even though the film is seven years old and available on Disney+.
Disney and Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame: Encore re-release opened to $86 million worldwide. Imax accounted for $13.7 million, with $4 million from domestic theaters and $9.7 million from international markets, roughly 14% of the total.
Disney distribution chief Andrew Cripps attributed the result to the franchise’s enduring fanbase. He noted the film is seven years old and already available on Disney+, making the opening notable. A related report said the Encore version reached $26 million at No. 1 during a strong late-September weekend.
The strong re-release could reinforce studios' interest in limited theatrical encore runs, especially for established franchises. Fans who missed original screenings or want communal viewing may benefit, while exhibitors and Imax may see extra revenue in quieter periods. It may also show that streaming availability does not necessarily replace big-screen demand for event films, though this outcome may be specific to Marvel's unusually large fanbase.