Avengers: Endgame Regains Title of Highest-grossing Film Ever

WHO:

Deadline - Disney/Marvel Studios is involved in the re-release of "Avengers: Endgame."

Variety - Anthony and Joe Russo directed "Avengers: Endgame."

WHAT:

Deadline - "Avengers: Endgame" has grossed $2.9255 billion, overtaking "Avatar," which has grossed $2.9237 billion.

Screen Rant - The re-release titled "Avengers Endgame: Encore" has contributed to the film's climb past "Avatar."

Variety - "Avengers: Endgame" has reclaimed the title of the highest-grossing movie in box office history.

WHERE:

Variety - The box office records pertain to global earnings.

WHEN:

Deadline - The re-release is in anticipation of the upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday" movie on December 18.

WHY:

Variety - The back-and-forth between "Avengers: Endgame" and "Avatar" for the highest-grossing title has occurred due to various theatrical engagements.

HOW:

Deadline - The re-release of "Avengers: Endgame" has allowed it to surpass "Avatar" in box office earnings.

(UPDATED October 4, 2026 17:19 UTC)

"Avengers: Endgame" has reclaimed its title as the highest-grossing movie in box office history, surpassing "Avatar" with a total gross of $2.9255 billion compared to "Avatar's" $2.9237 billion. This impressive feat has been aided by the film's re-release, titled "Avengers Endgame: Encore," which is timed to build excitement for the upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday" movie set to premiere on December 18. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, the re-release has sparked a renewed interest in the film, contributing to its climb past "Avatar."