It looks like Marvel Studios is doing whatever it takes to make Avengers: Endgame the highest grossing movie in box office history, and it seems like it’s only a matter of time before Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are saying “On Your Left” to the reigning champion Avatar. And now it doesn’t have much more to go to take the crown.
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As of the latest box office reports according to Box Office Mojo, Avengers: Endgame is sitting $43.5 million behind Avatar; Endgame has made $2.7445 billion so far, while Avatar is sitting with $2.788 billion.
It’s not a sure thing that Avengers will pass Avatar — after less than two months in theaters, it’s momentum has started to stall out. But Marvel Studios looks to give the film a major boost next week that could push it past James Cameron’s 3D spectacle.
As ComicBook exclusively learned in our conversation with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, Avengers: Endgame will be re-released in theaters next weekend with six minutes of brand new footage that will air after the credits role. So while the film didn’t have any post-credits scenes when it first premiered, fans can expect a lot more with this new version coming next week.
“We are doing that,” Feige said of an Endgame re-release with new footage. “I don’t know if it’s been announced. And I don’t know how much… Yeah, we’re doing it next weekend.”
The synopsis for the new version from Cinemark revealed a hint of what’s going to be hitting theaters:
“After the events of Infinity War, the universe is in ruins. The Avengers assemble once more in order to undo Thanos’ actions and restore order to the universe. Includes 7 minutes of bonus content & Stan Lee tribute.”
During a separate interview with ScreenRant, Feige revealed more details about the bonus content hitting theaters.
“Not an extended cut, but there will be a version going into theaters with a bit of a marketing push with a few new things at the end of the movie,” Feige said. “If you stay and watch the movie, after the credits, there’ll be a deleted scene, a little tribute, and a few surprises. Which will be next weekend.”
We’ll see if this is enough to push Avengers: Endgame over the hump and past Avatar when the new version debuts.
The extended version of Avengers: Endgame is expected to hit theaters next week. Stay tuned for more details about the updated release.
