Avengers: Endgame Reclaims Title of Highest-Grossing Film Ever

Marvel's 2019 blockbuster "Avengers: Endgame" has once again surpassed "Avatar" to become the highest-grossing film of all time. Following a recent re-release, the cumulative earnings for "Endgame" have reached approximately $2.925 billion, narrowly edging out the $2.923 billion earned by James Cameron's 2009 film "Avatar."

The re-release, titled "Avengers: Endgame, The Final Chapter," was shown in theaters, including in Israel, and featured three new scenes designed to connect it to the next installment in the series. This extended version, released on September 25, has grossed $126 million globally to date, with $36.2 million from the U.S. and $89.8 million internationally. This additional revenue was enough to put "Endgame" back in the top spot by a margin of about $2 million.

The appeal of the re-release was enhanced by its inclusion of a slightly altered ending and the new scenes, which were placed within and after the end credits. These additions provided a first look at "Avengers: The Kang Dynasty," scheduled for release on December 18, incentivizing audiences to return to theaters.

"Avatar" held the record for over a decade before "Endgame" initially surpassed it in July 2019. "Avatar" reclaimed the top position in 2021 due to a re-release in China, but "Endgame" has now retaken the crown.

Disney benefits regardless of which film holds the record, as "Avatar" was produced by Fox, which Disney acquired. Therefore, the company profits from both films' success.