‘Avengers: Endgame’ Overtakes ‘Avatar’ as Highest-Grossing Movie in History With $2.925 Billion After ‘Encore’ Re-Release

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‘Avengers: Endgame’ Overtakes ‘Avatar’ as Highest-Grossing Movie in History With $2.925 Billion After ‘Encore’ Re-ReleaseWorldPing
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What happened

“Avengers: Endgame” is once again the highest-grossing movie in box office history, reclaiming the title from “Avatar.” The two blockbusters have passed the crown back and forth over the years as they’ve returned to theaters for various engagements.

Key facts

  • Reported by Variety and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:46:59 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

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Coverage timeline

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