Avengers: Endgame Encore has turned a six-year-old blockbuster into the weekend’s biggest box-office story. The Marvel re-release collected $86 million worldwide, including $26 million in North America and $60 million internationally, pushing the film’s lifetime global gross to roughly $2.88 billion. That leaves it within striking distance of Avatar and its reported $2.9 billion worldwide total.

The result came as Disney and Marvel brought Endgame back to cinemas ahead of Avengers: Doomsday, while Brad Pitt’s new survival thriller Heart of the Beast opened to $50.1 million globally.

Avengers Endgame Encore Makes a Huge Return

A theatrical re-release beating several brand-new movies is unusual. Endgame Encore did exactly that.

The 2019 Marvel blockbuster earned $26 million domestically from 3,060 North American theaters and another $60 million overseas. Its $86 million worldwide weekend was enough to put the re-release at the top of the box-office charts.

The new theatrical run also pushed Endgame to about $884 million in North America and $2.88 billion worldwide. The film was already one of the biggest theatrical releases ever, but the encore has reopened the conversation around its position near the top of the all-time global box office.

It also demonstrates the continuing commercial value of Marvel's biggest characters years after their original theatrical run.

How Close Is Endgame to Avatar?

The most eye-catching part of the weekend is the gap between Endgame and Avatar.

With a lifetime total of approximately $2.88 billion, Endgame is now around $39 million behind the roughly $2.9 billion figure cited for James Cameron’s Avatar.

That means the new theatrical run has added considerably more than just a nostalgia-driven weekend. Every additional dollar from the encore matters because the movie began this release cycle already sitting near the top of the worldwide rankings.

It also demonstrates the continuing commercial value of established superhero franchises years after their original theatrical runs.

Why Did Marvel Re-Release Endgame?

The timing is closely connected to Avengers: Doomsday.

Endgame Encore includes new footage, a custom introduction, a new post-credits scene and an exclusive look at Doomsday. The special presentation also introduced Disney's Infinity Vision certification for participating premium-format theaters.

The strategy gives Marvel two things at once: another theatrical event around one of its most recognizable movies and a direct promotional bridge to its next Avengers film.

Avengers: Doomsday, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, is scheduled for December and features an unusually expansive cast. Robert Downey Jr. returns to the MCU as Victor von Doom/Doctor Doom, rather than Iron Man. The ensemble also includes major Avengers, Fantastic Four and X-Men characters.

The connection is already producing measurable interest. Disney said Doomsday generated more than $1 million in Australian ticket presales during its first 24 hours, the biggest opening-day presale result for a film in Australia in 2026 and the country's strongest 24-hour result in five years.

Brad Pitt's Heart of the Beast Opens to $50.1M

While Marvel dominated the weekend, Brad Pitt's Heart of the Beast delivered the strongest worldwide opening among the major new releases.

The Paramount survival thriller earned $20 million in North America and $30.1 million from international markets, producing a $50.1 million global opening.

Directed by David Ayer, the film follows a retired veteran who becomes stranded in the Alaskan wilderness after a plane crash. His trusted combat dog survives the crash with him, turning the story into both a survival journey and a relationship-driven drama.

The movie reportedly carries an $82 million production budget, meaning its theatrical run will need sustained audience interest rather than relying only on its opening weekend.

Its early reception provides some encouragement. Heart of the Beast has an 87% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and received an A- CinemaScore from opening-weekend audiences.

That combination gives the film a potential advantage: audiences appear to be responding to the emotional relationship between Pitt's character and his dog, while the survival premise provides the large-screen spectacle.

Forgotten Island Has a Difficult Start

Universal and DreamWorks Animation's Forgotten Island had a much quieter debut.

The animated family film made $12.8 million domestically and $7.8 million internationally, for a worldwide total of $20.6 million.

The film reportedly cost around $80 million to produce, making its early theatrical performance particularly important.

Its story follows two best friends who become stranded in a mysterious world, with H.E.R., Dave Franco and Jenny Slate among the voice cast.

Positive reviews and audience reactions could become important if the film manages to hold strongly in the weeks ahead. For now, however, its opening sits far below the scale of Marvel's established franchise event.

What This Weekend Says About the Box Office?

The weekend produced an interesting contrast.

A six-year-old superhero movie generated $86 million worldwide, while a major new Brad Pitt film opened to $50.1 million. That gap highlights the extraordinary commercial power of established intellectual property, especially when a re-release offers audiences something additional rather than simply putting an old movie back on screens.

For Marvel, the timing is even more important. Endgame Encore is not operating as a standalone nostalgia event. Its exclusive Doomsday material turns the cinema visit into a preview of what comes next.

And with Endgame now around $2.88 billion worldwide, the encore has made the film's already enormous box-office legacy relevant again.

FAQ

How much did Avengers Endgame Encore make?

Avengers: Endgame Encore earned $86 million worldwide, including $26 million in North America and $60 million overseas.

What is Avengers Endgame's new worldwide total?

The re-release pushed Avengers: Endgame to approximately $2.88 billion worldwide.

How much did Heart of the Beast make?

Brad Pitt's Heart of the Beast opened to $50.1 million worldwide, consisting of $20 million domestically and $30.1 million internationally.

Why was Avengers Endgame re-released?

Marvel brought Endgame back ahead of Avengers: Doomsday, with the re-release featuring additional material and an exclusive look at the upcoming film.

Who stars in Heart of the Beast?

Brad Pitt leads Heart of the Beast, directed by David Ayer, in a survival story about a retired veteran and his combat dog stranded in the Alaskan wilderness.

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