Avengers Endgame Encore has made a strong return to Indian theatres, earning approximately ₹8.25 crore gross on Day 1, according to the trade estimate provided for this report. The re-release is targeting around ₹26 crore gross over its opening weekend and could move ahead of Avatar: The Way of Water in India’s all-time Hollywood rankings
Avengers Endgame Encore records a strong Day 1 in India
Avengers Endgame Encore has opened strongly despite being a re-release of a film audiences can already watch at home. The trade estimate supplied for this report puts its Day 1 India gross at approximately ₹8.25 crore, including 3D charges.
The corresponding India net is estimated at around ₹6.75 crore.
However, published reports currently show different Day 1 figures. Hindustan Times, citing Sacnilk, reported an India net of ₹7.25 crore, while another report gave an India gross figure of around ₹7.25 crore.
Even with the discrepancy, the re-release has demonstrated substantial theatrical demand.
That is notable because Avengers: Endgame originally concluded the Infinity Saga in 2019 and has been widely available since its original theatrical run.
Why Avengers Endgame Encore is attracting audiences again
The re-release has more than nostalgia working in its favour, with new material and a preview connected to Avengers: Doomsday giving fans an additional reason to return. Marvel has officially promoted the theatrical return as Avengers: Endgame Encore, with an exclusive preview of the upcoming Avengers film.
The timing also matters.
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to arrive later this year, creating a direct connection between the 2019 blockbuster and Marvel’s next major Avengers chapter.
The Encore release therefore functions as both a celebration of Endgame and a promotional bridge to the next film.
Advance sales had already indicated strong interest before the re-release opened. India Today reported that the film had crossed ₹4.45 crore in three-day advance sales, including block seats, before its September 25 release.
Limited shows could restrict Avengers Endgame Encore’s opening
The film’s opening could have been higher if it had received more shows at some high-performing cinemas. The trade analysis supplied for this report notes that several strong-performing theatres were running only two or three shows daily.
That limited the number of tickets available despite the audience interest.
This is particularly relevant for a re-release because demand can be difficult to convert into collections when show availability is restricted.
Premium formats have also been an important part of the film’s theatrical return.
Moneycontrol reported strong demand for premium formats, with some IMAX and other large-format tickets priced substantially higher than standard tickets.
Can Avengers Endgame Encore cross ₹26 crore in its opening weekend?
The current trade estimate puts Avengers Endgame Encore’s opening weekend at approximately ₹26 crore gross, or around ₹21 crore net.
The film could benefit from stronger weekend occupancy if additional audiences turn up after the opening day.
The supplied trade analysis also points to advance bookings for Saturday being around 5% higher than the comparable opening-day level.
That suggests the re-release may not follow the conventional pattern of a sharp second-day decline.
For a nostalgia-driven theatrical release, weekend growth would be particularly significant because it would indicate that the audience is not limited to the most committed Marvel fans.
Avengers Endgame Encore could climb India’s Hollywood box-office chart
A ₹26 crore opening weekend would add significantly to Endgame’s existing India box-office total and could move the film ahead of Avatar: The Way of Water in the historical rankings.
The ranking landscape has changed since Endgame’s original release.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has already overtaken Avatar: The Way of Water to become India’s highest-grossing Hollywood film. Bollywood Hungama reported the milestone in August 2026.
That leaves Avengers: Endgame competing for the next position once its Encore collections are added.
The supplied trade estimate expects Endgame to move past Avatar 2 and become the second-highest-grossing Hollywood film in India, behind Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
India’s Hollywood box-office ranking context
| Position | Film | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Highest-grossing Hollywood film in India |
| 2 | Avengers: Endgame Encore-adjusted total | [VERIFY after Encore update] |
| 3 | Avatar: The Way of Water | Previously held the top position |
Spider-Man: Brand New Day had already surpassed Avatar: The Way of Water in India before the Endgame re-release.
India has become an important market for Avengers Encore
India’s response places the country among the strongest international markets for the Endgame re-release, according to the trade analysis supplied for this report.
The report states that India is expected to rank among the top three overseas markets for Encore, behind China and the United Kingdom.
It also places India ahead of markets such as Mexico, Brazil, France, Germany and South Korea.
That is significant for Marvel because India’s theatrical audience has consistently responded strongly to the Avengers brand.
The Endgame Encore performance therefore provides a useful snapshot of the franchise’s continuing theatrical pull.
What Endgame Encore means for Avengers: Doomsday
The strong response to Avengers Endgame Encore gives Marvel another indication of the size of its theatrical audience in India ahead of Avengers: Doomsday.
Endgame is not simply being sold as an old blockbuster.
The addition of new footage and the connection to Doomsday have turned the re-release into part of Marvel’s larger theatrical strategy. Marvel itself has highlighted the exclusive Doomsday preview as part of the Encore experience.
The response also demonstrates the commercial value of an established franchise when audiences have a fresh theatrical reason to revisit a familiar film.
For Indian exhibitors, the release provides another example of how premium formats, fan-driven demand and franchise anticipation can work together.
FAQ Section
What is Avengers Endgame Encore?
Avengers Endgame Encore is a theatrical re-release of Marvel Studios’ 2019 film Avengers: Endgame with additional material and an exclusive Avengers: Doomsday preview.
How much did Avengers Endgame Encore earn on Day 1 in India?
The trade estimate supplied for this report puts the Day 1 India gross at approximately ₹8.25 crore, with an estimated net collection of ₹6.75 crore. Published reports currently show different figures, so the final number should be verified before publication.
Is Avengers Endgame Encore the biggest Hollywood re-release opener in India?
The supplied trade report identifies it as the biggest opening day for a Hollywood re-release in India. The exact record should be confirmed against the final gross figures before publication.
Can Avengers Endgame Encore overtake Avatar: The Way of Water in India?
The supplied trade analysis expects Endgame Encore to move Avengers: Endgame above Avatar: The Way of Water in India’s all-time Hollywood rankings. The ranking should be updated after the Encore’s latest cumulative gross is confirmed.
When did Avengers Endgame Encore release in India?
Avengers Endgame Encore released in Indian theatres on September 25, 2026. Marvel officially announced the theatrical return with an exclusive Avengers: Doomsday preview.
