The hype for Avengers: Doomsday is real! Just one day after the trailer was released, the film has already become one of the highest-grossing films of the year.According to Variety, the highly anticipated superhero epic has grossed $16.5 million from advance ticket sales. Although tickets are only available for screenings in premium formats, the film crossed this milestone after its first day on sale.
Avengers: Endgame grosses $16.5 million
According to industry reports, “Avengers: Endgame” first-day advance ticket sales came from only 1,000 domestic theaters that provided premium format screenings, with revenue reaching $16.5 million.This number is particularly significant because tickets for the Criterion screening are not yet available. After the film is released on December 18, it is expected to be released in more than 4,000 theaters in North America, significantly expanding its footprint.Studio insiders also report that premium format screenings on Thursday, December 17, and Friday, December 18 are already “sold out” in many locations.
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ surpasses ‘Avengers: Doomsday’Deadpool and Wolverine ‘
The film’s first-day pre-sales have surpassed that of another recent Marvel blockbuster. Avengers: Endgame reportedly had double the first-day box office of 2024’s Deadpool vs. Wolverine , despite its wide release across all formats and screens.The film, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, grossed $211 million at the domestic box office after its debut and more than $1.3 billion worldwide after its theatrical release. The film also became the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time.
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Will Not Release in IMAX
Interestingly, early pre-sales do not include IMAX tickets. ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ won’t be showing on IMAX within weeks of premiere because Denis Villeneuve“Dune: Part 3” received exclusive rights to IMAX screens within three weeks of its release on the same day.
Historic “Doomsday” vs. “Dune” showdown
The conflict between Avengers: Endgame and Dune: Part III has been dubbed “Dune Day” by Robert Downey Jr. and several other Marvel Cinematic Universe fans. Industry analysts say the two films combined will create one of the highest-grossing weekends in history, with both films expected to draw large audiences during the Christmas holiday.
Can “Doomsday” rival “Endgame”?
While Avengers: Endgame is off to a strong start at the box office, it remains to be seen whether the film has the ability to break the record set by 2019’s Avengers: Endgame, which remains one of the highest-grossing films. The film’s North American box office exceeded US$357 million during its opening weekend, and its global box office exceeded US$1.2 billion, bringing the global box office to US$2.7 billion. The film remains the second highest-grossing film of all time.“Avengers: Doomsday,” directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, is the first part of a two-film conclusion to the Marvel Studios multiverse saga that also includes “Avengers: Secret Wars.”
