{
  "id": 12020851,
  "title": "'Avengers: Endgame' dethrones 'Avatar' as highest-grossing film of all time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/avengers-endgame-dethrones-avatar-as-highest-grossing-film-of-all-time",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T22:25:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/box-office/avengers-endgame-dethrones-avatar-officially-reclaims-title-of-highest-grossing-film-of-all-time-with-usd-2-925-billion-haul/articleshow/134680612.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Marvel Studios' \"Avengers: Endgame\" has once again claimed the title of the highest-grossing film of all time. The movie, following its theatrical re-release as \"Avengers: Endgame Encore,\" surpassed James Cameron's \"Avatar,\" officially reclaiming the box office crown. As per box office reports, \"Endgame\" now boasts a total haul of approximately USD 2.9255 billion worldwide, which edges past \"Avatar's\" lifetime global total of around USD 2.9237 billion. The Marvel blockbuster's latest boost came from \"Endgame Encore,\" which added approximately USD 126 million to its worldwide haul. Despite a slight drop in its second weekend, earning USD 4.4 million domestically, the additional earnings were enough for \"Endgame\" to narrowly overtake \"Avatar\" and reclaim the global box office crown. Marvel Studios celebrated the milestone on social media, expressing gratitude to fans for assembling to make \"Endgame\" the biggest movie of all time.",
  "summary": "Avengers: Endgame has reclaimed its position as the highest-grossing film following a re-release. The film surpassed Avatar's total box office earnings by a narrow margin after its Encore re-release. Despite a drop to seventh place domestically, additional earnings helped Endgame regain the crown. Marvel Studios expressed gratitude to fans for their support through social media messages. The…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Slashdot",
        "title": "Disney/Marvel's 'Avengers: Endgame' Beats 'Avatar' as Top-Grossing Film, 'Coyote vs Acme' #1 on Apple TV",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/disney-marvels-avengers-endgame-beats-avatar-as-top-grossing-film",
        "published": "2026-10-04T19:37:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}