Yesterday we reported that Avengers: Endgame is now nearing the $2 billion mark worldwide and well, Marvel fans can now rejoice given that the film has now not only crossed the milestone record but also become the second highest grossing film of all time with $2.189 billion. The film has officially surpassed the collections of James Cameron's Titanic, which earned $2.187 billion. Endgame has managed to achieve this remarkable feat after collecting $145.8 million domestically and $282.2 million overseas in its second weekend. The last film in the Avenger finale left everyone emotional. After its release on April 26, the film has been making and breaking records worldwide. The film has also surpassed the collections of Avengers: Infinity War' ($2.05 billion) and 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' ($2.07 billion). Avengers Endgame Box Office Collection Day 9: Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans Starrer Surpasses Lifetime Collection of Dhoom 3, Rakes in Rs 290.90 Crore
In India, the film is expected to cross the 300 crore mark over its Second weekend which is a remarkable feat for a Hollywood film. The next hurdle for Avengers: Endgame is now James Cameron's other film, Avatar which till now remains to be the highest grossing film of all time. It had collected $2.8 billion at the global box office in its time. Considering that Avengers: Endgame is still expected to have a stable run in its third second week, the film may beat Avatar's record.
At the India box office, the superhero film has beaten Aamir Khan's Dhoom 3 in the box office race. Endgame has surpassed the lifetime business of the Aamir Khan film in nine days. It has already become the highest grossing film of 2019 in India and also the highest opener of the year. Will Avengers: Endgame Beat Avatar's $2.78 Billion Box Office Collection to Become Highest Grossing Film?
With the Russo Brothers wrapping up the Avengers franchise, Marvel fans are now wondering what's in store next for them. Among the upcoming releases, Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Far From Home will be the next to hit the screens, this July. Recent reports suggested that the film is set in a post Endgame time frame and hence the new teaser of the film will come with a spoiler warning.
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