“Congratulations to Marvel and the #1 Avengers: Endgame: Encore for bringing moviegoers to the cinemas – Jim Cameron.”
The competition between these two films has been ongoing since *Endgame* first surpassed *Avatar* in 2019. Cameron had previously predicted that *Avatar* would regain the title, which it did in 2021. As both franchises continue to expand, Marvel recently seized the opportunity to revisit *Endgame* with additional footage, propelling it back to the forefront.
Despite a significant drop in ticket sales during its second weekend, the re-release ensured that *Avengers: Endgame* reclaimed its record, achieving a total box office gross of $2.938 billion. Meanwhile, *Avatar* closely follows with $2.923 billion, both nearing the elusive $3 billion mark. The question remains whether either film will surpass this milestone or swap positions again.
“Both movies are within spitting distance of the fabled $3 billion number and still miles ahead of this year’s third-place champion.”
In terms of critical reception, *Avengers: Endgame* slightly edges out with a 9.5/10 from IGN, compared to *Avatar*’s 9/10. As audiences eagerly await more from both franchises, the competition at the box office continues to captivate moviegoers worldwide.
Article Source: www.ign.com
