Avengers: Endgame leapfrogs Avatar to reclaim its all-time box office crown

After a fierce battle for the title of highest-grossing film of all time, Avengers: Endgame has outdone James Cameron's Avatar, according to a report by Variety. The newly re-released Avengers: Endgame has now amassed $2.925 billion in box office receipts, just edging out the original Avatar, which has taken in $2.923 billion worldwide.

However, Cameron has the option to challenge this achievement by claiming that the latest MCU rerelease, Avengers Endgame: Encore, with its additional 2 or 6 minutes of new footage, earned Disney the title. Regular theatergoers were offered less content compared to IMAX and Infinity Vision viewers, who enjoyed an extra scene. With five theatrical re-releases, Avatar was able to reach its current status, hinting that both films profited immensely from their numerous showings.

Disney, the owner of both film entities, merged them in 2019. As Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to premiere in 2026, it is poised to claim the third spot, with an impressive $2.497 billion in box office earnings.