Pre-launch › Hype acceleration · 25 Sep 2026 · T−84
Endgame returns to cinemas with new Doomsday-era scenes
"Avengers: Endgame Encore" added scenes shot during Doomsday's production and opened to $26 million in the US, most of it on IMAX and premium screens.
Why it matters
A re-release used as a paid trailer, and a dry run for Infinity Vision.
AnalysisThe re-release is confirmed by Marvel; scene details and box office are reported.
The numbers
- $26MEndgame Encore opening weekendGross · USD · US and Canada · as of 27 Sep 2026ReportedSource: DeadlineWeekend estimate for the re-release, not Doomsday.
Details
- Date
- 25 Sep 2026 · T−84
- Phase
- Pre-launch › Hype acceleration
- Category
- Distribution & release
- Markets
- Global
- Led by
- Studio-led
- Partners
- IMAX
- Channels
- Cinema
Sources 4
- Marvel Studios' 'Avengers: Endgame' Returns to Theaters in September 2026Marvel.com · 25 Aug 2026 · marvel.com · PrimaryVerifies: Endgame Encore re-release and on-sale
- Avengers Endgame: Encore | Official Trailer | In Theaters Sep 25Marvel Entertainment (YouTube) · 25 Aug 2026 · youtube.com · PrimaryVerifies: Endgame Encore trailer
- 'Avengers: Endgame Encore' Adds 4 New Scenes Tying to 'Doomsday'Variety · 24 Sep 2026 · variety.com · SecondaryVerifies: New scenes in the re-release
- Box Office: 'Avengers Endgame' Leads Weekend Where Three Films Eye $20M+ EachDeadline · 27 Sep 2026 · deadline.com · SecondaryVerifies: $26M domestic opening weekend; 60% IMAX and PLF
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