Marvel's Avengers Endgame Shatters Global Box Office Records With $1.2 Billion Debut
"Avengers: Endgame" dominates the global box office by earning a staggering $1.2 billion in its opening weekend. The Marvel film breaks previous domestic and international records with ease.
"Avengers: Endgame" breaks global box office records by earning an astonishing $1.2 billion during its opening weekend. The Walt Disney Co. reports that the film takes in $350 million in the U.S. and Canada alone, easily surpassing the previous record of $258 million held by last year's "Infinity War."
The worldwide total includes a massive $330.5 million contribution from China. The superhero blockbuster also sets a new domestic record for its first day, pulling in $156.7 million including Thursday night previews and beating the previous milestone set by "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
Analysts predict the film challenges the all-time global gross record of $2.07 billion currently held by "The Force Awakens." This incredible performance caps off a 22-movie storyline that began with "Iron Man" in 2008 and provides a much-needed financial boost to movie theaters experiencing a recent slump.