{"id":212954,"date":"2019-05-05T22:57:28","date_gmt":"2019-05-06T02:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=212954"},"modified":"2019-05-05T22:57:28","modified_gmt":"2019-05-06T02:57:28","slug":"avengers-endgame-nears-global-record-with-over-2-billion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2019\/05\/05\/avengers-endgame-nears-global-record-with-over-2-billion\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Avengers Endgame’ nears global record with over $2 billion"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FILE: The cast and filmmakers of Marvel Studios\u2019 #AvengersEndgame assemble at last night\u2019s world premiere! (Photo<\/a>: @avengers\/Instagram<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

LOS ANGELES \u2013 \u201cAvengers:\u00a0Endgame\u201d continued its global domination at the box office in a second week victory lap that saw the blockbuster cross the $2 billion mark in record time and unseat \u201cTitanic\u201d as the second highest-grossing film ever worldwide. Domestically, newcomers, including thrillers (\u201cThe Intruder\u201d), well-reviewed comedies (\u201cLong Shot\u201d) or animated family fare (\u201cUglydolls\u201d) were left in the dust to pick up the scraps.<\/p>\n

The Walt Disney Co. estimated Sunday that \u201cEndgame\u201d added $145.8 million from North American theatres and $282.2 million internationally bringing its global total to $2.2 billion. \u201cEndgame\u201d is one of five movies to ever reach that threshold and, not accounting for inflation, is now second worldwide only to \u201cAvatar’s\u201d $2.8 billion. \u201cAvatar\u201d reached $2 billion in 47 days of release compared with 11 for \u201cEndgame,\u201d although in 2009 the theatrical landscape was different, most notably so in China.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe sprint to $2 billion is unbelievable. We’re in uncharted territory,\u201d said Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media analyst for Comscore. \u201cUsually films like this are marathoners.\u201d<\/p>\n

To reach \u201cAvatar’s\u201d global record, however, \u201cEndgame\u201d will have to turn into a marathoner itself and the summer movie season is only going to get more competitive.<\/p>\n

Still, \u201cit’s got a real chance at getting there,\u201d Dergarabedian said.<\/p>\n

Domestically, \u201cEndgame,\u201d which is still playing on 4,662 screens, scored the second biggest second weekend ever with a sum that would be impressive for any film on opening weekend. Even its 59% drop is notable considering how front-loaded it was. \u201cEndgame\u201d has now grossed $619.7 million in North America, making it the ninth biggest of all time, behind \u201cStar Wars: The Last Jedi.\u201d<\/p>\n

New films entering the marketplace hardly stood a chance, but some saw successes even in the shadow of \u201cEndgame.\u201d<\/p>\n

In second place, \u201cThe Intruder,\u201d a modestly budgeted ($8 million) thriller with Dennis Quaid and Meagan Good, survived poor reviews and did the best of the batch with $11 million in box office receipts. The Sony\/Screen Gems film was released on 2,222 screens.<\/p>\n

Although close behind on the charts in third place, Lionsgate and Point Grey’s \u201cLong Shot,\u201d a politically-themed romantic comedy with Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron, failed to make a significant dent against its pricier budget. The film, which was the best reviewed of the newcomers by far, grossed an estimated $10 million from 3,230 screens, against a reported $40 million budget. But word-of-mouth could also help propel \u201cLong Shot\u201d to profits ultimately.<\/p>\n

\u201c’Long Shot’ has a shot at staying power,\u201d Dergarabedian said. \u201cBut there’s a lot of noise to rise above.\u201d<\/p>\n

The unluckiest of the new movies was \u201cUglydolls,\u201d an animated film based on the toys featuring the voices of Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Blake Shelton and Janelle Monae, which placed fourth with $8.5 million. STXfilms’ first animated feature cost $45 million to produce after production rebates. It does, however, still have a China release later this summer.<\/p>\n

Industry-wide, the continued success of \u201cEndgame\u201d has also helped the box office deficit, which went from down 13.2% last weekend to down 10.9% this weekend. And Dergarabedian said that the industry may be on its way to a record summer, still.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s not just about one movie this summer,\u201d he said. \u201cThere’s a lot more to come from every studio. Diversity of content will rule the day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theatres, according to Comscore. Where available, the latest international numbers for Friday through Sunday are also included. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.<\/p>\n

1.\u201dAvengers:\u00a0Endgame,\u201d $145.8 million ($282.2 million international).<\/p>\n

2.\u201dThe Intruder,\u201d $11 million.<\/p>\n

3.\u201dLong Shot,\u201d $10 million ($3.3 million international).<\/p>\n

4.\u201dUglydolls,\u201d $8.5 million ($955,000 international).<\/p>\n

5.\u201dCaptain Marvel,\u201d $4.3 million ($1.2 million international).<\/p>\n

6.\u201dBreakthrough,\u201d $3.9 million.<\/p>\n

7.\u201dThe Curse of La Llorona,\u201d $3.5 million ($5.8 million international).<\/p>\n

8.\u201dShazam!\u201d $2.5 million ($2.3 million international).<\/p>\n

9.\u201dLittle,\u201d $1.5 million ($400,000 international).<\/p>\n

10.\u201dDumbo,\u201d $1.4 million ($4 million international).<\/p>\n

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Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at international theatres (excluding the U.S. and Canada), according to Comscore:<\/p>\n

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  1. \u201cAvengers:\u00a0Endgame,\u201d $282.2 million.<\/li>\n
  2. \u201cCapernaum,\u201d $13.1 million.<\/li>\n
  3. \u201cWe’ll End Up Together,\u201d $7 million.<\/li>\n
  4. \u201cThe Curse of La Llorona,\u201d $5.8 million.<\/li>\n
  5. \u201cWonder Park\u201d and \u201cAlways Miss You,\u201d $4.7 million.<\/li>\n
  6. \u201cDumbo,\u201d $4 million.<\/li>\n
  7. \u201cLong Shot,\u201d $3.3 million.<\/li>\n
  8. \u201cInseparable Bros,\u201d $3.2 million.<\/li>\n
  9. \u201cShazam!\u201d and \u201cAfter,\u201d $2.3 million.<\/li>\n
  10. \u201cQueen’s Corgi,\u201d $1.7 million.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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