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Avengers: Endgame Extended Tops US Box Office After Reissue

Marvel returned a roughly four-minute extended cut to cinemas to build momentum for its December Avengers sequel.

Overview

  • The reissue led the US weekend box office on Sept. 28, 2026, earning about $26 million domestically and $86 million worldwide in its opening weekend.
  • The new theatrical edition is reported to be roughly four minutes longer and includes brief cast messages and additional footage that creatives say changes the film’s ending.
  • Director Joe Russo described the added minutes as important context for the next chapter in the franchise, a comment carried in coverage of the reissue.
  • Publishers and industry analysts say the theatrical event is being used as a promotional bridge to Avengers: Doomsday, which reports indicate will feature Robert Downey Jr. and the Russo brothers but whose full details remain reported rather than independently confirmed.
  • The reissue raised Endgame’s lifetime gross to about $2.8 billion and analysts say its strong performance shows how legacy blockbusters can drive early word‑of‑mouth and outdraw recent new releases in 2026’s healthy theatrical market.