{
  "id": 10280688,
  "title": "Avengers: Endgame Encore Collects $86 Million in Theaters as New Scenes Help MCU Fans Prep for Doomsday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/avengers-endgame-encore-collects-86-million-in-theaters-as-new-scenes",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-27T18:56:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/avengers-endgame-encore-collects-86-million-in-theaters-as-new-scenes-help-mcu-fans-prep-for-doomsday"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Avengers: Endgame Encore made an estimated $86 million during its opening weekend, demonstrating strong performance for Disney and Marvel's Infinity Saga conclusion. The re-release topped global charts, earning $26 million domestically and $60 million internationally. The Encore version features new scenes that connect to the December superhero crossover event, Avengers: Doomsday. Director Joe Russo emphasized the importance of these additional minutes for the upcoming movie's plot, leading to anticipation from fans. Although some debate exists over whether the extra footage justifies another ticket price, the $86 million opening indicates strong fan support. Most of the original story remains intact, allowing moviegoers to relive key moments and revelations before the return of the main cast later this year. Overall, Avengers: Endgame Encore marks one of the biggest theatrical releases ever, with a worldwide total of $2.885 billion.",
  "summary": "Avengers: Endgame Encore dusted off an estimated $86 million at the box office as new scenes helped bring Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) fans back to theaters to prep for Doomsday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "Avengers: Endgame Encore's Success Sets The Stage For Doomsday",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/avengers-endgame-encores-success-sets-the-stage-for-doomsday",
        "published": "2026-09-27T15:42:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}