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Marvel’s Endgame return earns $3.8m ahead of weekend box office clash
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“Avengers: Endgame Encore”, a re-release of Marvel’s 2019 blockbuster with additional scenes ahead of December’s “Avengers: Doomsday”, is challenging “Resident Evil” for the top spot at the weekend box office. Its strong preview result suggests continued interest in the Marvel franchise, although “Resident Evil” remains competitive after leading last week.
The re-release earned $3.8 million in previews and is projected to make $25–28 million, compared with “Resident Evil”’s $24–26 million target following a $61 million opening. Robert Pattinson’s “Primetime” took $2.7 million in previews and Brad Pitt’s “Heart of the Beast” made $2 million, with both expected to debut at $17–20 million; animated fantasy “Forgotten Island” earned $1.5 million and is forecast to make $15–17 million.
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In short
- “Avengers: Endgame Encore” is projected to challenge “Resident Evil”.
- The Marvel re-release earned $3.8 million in previews.
- Three other films are targeting $15–20 million debuts.
How this story developed
- 2 months ago Sony Pictures was confirmed as the distributor of "Resident Evil", "Primetime" was further defined as a drama about "To Catch a Predator", "Heart of the Beast" was revealed to be set in Alaska, and "Forgotten Island" announced H.E.R. and Liza Soberano in its cast.
- 2 months ago Narrative details surfaced about the competing releases: Robert Pattinson was cast as Chris Hansen in "Primetime", Brad Pitt portrayed a stranded veteran travelling 58 miles with a combat dog in "Heart of the Beast", and "Forgotten Island" was described as an animated fantasy set in 1990s Philippines.
- 2 months ago Marvel's "Avengers: Endgame Encore" launched its box office challenge against the defending champion "Resident Evil", earning $3.8 million in preview screenings and projecting $25–28 million for the weekend.
Full account
The North American box office is set to witness a notably crowded weekend, with Sony's zombie-themed "Resident Evil"—which commanded the previous week's rankings—now confronted by a diverse array of fresh releases and returning properties. A reissued superhero landmark, two original adult narratives centring on well-known performers, and a computer-animated adventure will all vie for audience attention, creating a segmented marketplace where last week's dominance offers scant assurance of continued supremacy.
Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Endgame Encore" represents the most prominent challenger, positioning a seven-year-old blockbuster for renewed theatrical engagement across more than 3,000 North American cinemas. The re-release accrued $3.8 million during preview showings, with studios projecting a weekend haul between $25 million and $28 million domestically, supplemented by significant international returns. The returning picture incorporates freshly filmed sequences crafted as a prelude to the forthcoming "Avengers: Doomsday" and leverages the original film's record-setting legacy as a cultural touchstone.
Three notable debuts compete alongside the reissue. A24's "Primetime" presents Robert Pattinson within a media-industry narrative, having garnered $2.7 million during previews with projections ranging ambiguously between $12 million and $20 million. Paramount's "Heart of the Beast" pairs Brad Pitt with a military working dog navigating wilderness survival, generating $2 million in previews and tracking similarly. DreamWorks Animation's "Forgotten Island," distributed by Universal, accumulated roughly $1.5 million in preview receipts and targets mid-range openings, drawing upon Philippine mythological traditions for its narrative framework.
The competitive landscape will determine whether "Resident Evil" secures consecutive weeks atop the rankings or whether one of its four primary competitors—most plausibly the Endgame re-release, which benefits from established fan loyalty and franchise interconnection—claims the weekend's top position. Critical assessments of the newcomers vary substantially across reviewers, whilst commercial uncertainties persist given the fractionalised audience landscape and multiple competing attractions.
Where outlets differ
From the full account, which is AI-written from the sources:
Primetime box office projection varies significantly: Source 1 indicates $17–20 million, whilst Source 2 projects $12–16 million
Character name for Pattinson's role differs: Source 1 states 'Chris Hansen' whilst Source 2 lists 'Chris Hanson'
Pattinson's character description diverges: Source 1 specifies 'To Catch a Predator host', Source 2 describes him as 'journalist'
Heart of the Beast military background differs: Source 1 describes 'retired Army veteran', Source 2 specifies 'Special Forces officer'
Forgotten Island preview figures vary slightly: Source 1 reports $1.5 million, Source 2 cites $1.48 million
Critical reception metrics provided only in Source 2 (Rotten Tomatoes scores for all three new releases with critical quotations)
Production budgets disclosed only in Source 2: $82 million for Heart of the Beast, $80 million for Forgotten Island
International box office projections mentioned only in Source 2: $25–30 million projected for Endgame Encore overseas
Historical context of original Endgame provided only in Source 2: $1.2 billion opening weekend globally, $2.7 billion worldwide total
Specific theatre distribution numbers provided only in Source 2; Source 1 omits these details
Explained simply
The box office refers to cinema ticket sales each weekend. These numbers show which films audiences choose to watch and influence what the film industry invests in next. This story is notable because it reveals what draws people to cinemas when many different films are available.
Marvel has put the film "Avengers: Endgame" back into cinemas with some new added material, five years after it originally came out. This re-released film is competing for audiences against Sony's "Resident Evil," which has been popular since its recent release. Three completely new films are also opening this weekend, including dramas and an animated film featuring various well-known actors.
The re-released "Avengers: Endgame" contains new scenes that connect to a new Avengers film coming in December. Re-releasing older films with new material is a strategy studios use to maintain interest in their franchises between major releases.
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Originally published by Variety as “Box Office: ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Makes $3.8 Million in Previews, Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ at $2.7 Million”.