Marvel's The Avengers crosses $1 billion at the worldwide box office
The news comes just a week after Marvel's The Avengers shattered records with a $207.4 million opening weekend, the biggest domestic debut of all time. The film has now earned an estimated $373.2 million at the domestic box office and $628.9 million internationally. As one of only 12 films in history to gross $1 billion, it joins Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Alice in Wonderland, Disney•Pixar's Toy Story 3, and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides on Disney's list of billion-dollar films.
"We're obviously thrilled with the global success of The Avengers," said Robert A. Iger, Disney's Chairman and CEO. "It's a fantastic movie and an extraordinary franchise that will continue with more great stories and compelling characters for years to come."
Marvel's The Avengers has set several domestic box office records including the industry's all-time second weekend record with an estimated $103.2 million, fastest film to reach $200 million (3 days), fastest to $300 million (in a record 9 days), and highest Saturday ($69.5 million) and Sunday ($57 million) totals. In addition, its opening day of $80.8 million is the second-highest single-day gross of all time. Moviegoers gave Marvel's The Avengers a rare A+ CinemaScore.
Internationally, Marvel's The Avengers began opening April 25 and is the biggest opening weekend of all time in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Central America, Peru, Bolivia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, and United Arab Emirates. Marvel's The Avengers has now opened in all major markets except Japan (August 17).
On May 8, Disney announced that a sequel to Marvel's The Avengers was in development, following last month's announcement that a follow-up to 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger will be released April 4, 2014. A sequel to last summer's Thor is scheduled for release November 15, 2013, and the third installment of the hit Iron Man series, which has earned over $1.2 billion worldwide, will arrive in theaters May 3, 2013.
Marvel's The Avengers is the first Marvel Studios film to be marketed and distributed by The Walt Disney Studios.
Marvel's The Avengers was released May 4th, 2012 and stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Clark Gregg. The film is directed by Joss Whedon.
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Acyuta_dude
@ringssinger I agree with you, RDJ should be doing avengers 2, and joss whedon should dirct Avengers 2, that would be awesome.
1 year agoby @Acyuta-dudeFlag
darkdream
saw it on the weekend and this is the best superhero movie ever made, gonna see again
1 year agoby @darkdreamFlag
SFXlights
If they make good Films and they will make money! Simple Idea. Hollywood has forgotten how to make good films for the most parts. Every once in a while, one comes along... There is Hope!
1 year agoby @SFXlightsFlag
Vamp
Awesome! Really glad that this movie's doing as good as it is.
1 year agoby @vampire2000Flag
Junior Roberts
If Joss Whedon does not return to Avengers 2 as director and write, Marvel/Disney is in trouble. They MUST have him return. It is imperative to that film's success because I can't see another director to make a film as big as Avengers was of it's caliber.
1 year agoby @junior-robertsFlag
Superman81
@junior-roberts DC has already said they weren't going to use the stand alone guys. I think they want JLA to its own thing. They might change their minds but Marvels fans will just say DC is copying them. I don't think DC has to be like Marvel but I wish they would use their stand alone guys like Cavill, Bale, and Reynolds.
1 year agoby @superman81Flag
Junior Roberts
@superman81 After the success of The Avengers, I think it would be DC's dumbest movie to not even attempt to do a JLA movie and do it the right way. Meaning, use stars from current franchises and build it up to lead to the JLA movie, the same method Marvel used. The Avengers movie alone is gonna lead to at least three spinoffs and a sequel or two.
Sometimes, I can't stand DC...
1 year agoby @junior-robertsFlag
Cheetoboy
Like y'all I also expect Men In Black 3 to top Avengers when it is released, but I also think of course it won't have as much critical acclaim, and even though it might have a big debut, it will probably plunge.
1 year agoby @cheetoboyFlag
Superman81
@c-a-r-t-m-a-n I never said MIB3 was going to great. I just said it should be #1 when it comes out. I also never said it would be a success. But that doesn't mean that it won't be.
1 year agoby @superman81Flag
Sean
@ringssinger I completely agree with you on that. Joss Whedon being the writer and director of Avengers 2, would be awesome!
1 year agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
Youngrizo
@junior-roberts Agreed completely
1 year agoby @youngrizoFlag
Christian Rivera
i just don't see it,mib is so boring,another thing how did avatar get so popular it was not tha serious boring actually
1 year agoby @MadTatter730Flag
ringssinger
I've read a couple of articles where RDJ announced he would not leave the Marvel world as long as they keep bringing in excellent scripts and good directors... Joss Whedon for Avengers 2 please! And hopefully RDJ will stay on for years to come!
1 year agoby @ringssingerFlag
Cartman
@superman81 - after 4 weeks release of Avengers - MIB3(with WS) can go to #1 spot - but that dznt mean anything here - I bet MIB3 will bot make good in the B.O.,, I personally think it will be a very avg movie both via story and revenue..
1 year agoby @c-a-r-t-m-a-nFlag
Cheetoboy
In the future when Disney decideds to do Avengers 2 they need to make some deals with Fox and Sony so they can get Spiderman and Wolverine because they were also fan favorites.
1 year agoby @cheetoboyFlag
Sean
@superman81 In my opinion that is good news, because now that Robert Downey Jr has played the role as Iron Man/Tony Stark, i honestly cannot see anyone else playing that role.
1 year agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
Acyuta_dude
@renodc Somewhat relieved to hear it. So, it is not official that he is leaving, isn't it?
1 year agoby @Acyuta-dudeFlag
bruce_ha
Well deserved!
Such a great and entertaining movie to experience in the cinemas. I hope i can find some more time to see it again.
1 year agoby @bruce-haFlag
renodc
I haven't found anything out there suggesting that RDJ will leave after Iron Man 3 that isn't just pure speculation. The rumors seem to have started after Kevin Feige was asked a complete "what if" question about rebooting Iron Man if RDJ ever decides to leave, and Feige said they would continue without him but hoped he would stay on for a long time to come.
1 year agoby @renodcFlag
Superman81
@MadTatter730 well come back in two weeks and when MiB3 is #1 and let's see what you got to say then. It takes nothing away from Avengers if MiB3 is #1 and its inevitable that it will knock Avengers off the number 1 spot, that's if Battleship doesn't first.
1 year agoby @superman81Flag
Superman81
@themoviefanatic marvel has already said they arent going to reboot Iron Man once Downey is done
1 year agoby @superman81Flag
Sean
@Acyuta-dude Good point. But, hopefully he'll still be in theAvengers 2 and then anything after that, i assume will be a whole new line of Marvel movies.
1 year agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
Acyuta_dude
@themoviefanatic Yes, this much popularity is chiefly because Robert downey jr.'s portrayal of iron man. Other Marvel films(except Avengers) were not as successful as Iron man 1 & 2. He should do till Avengers 2.
1 year agoby @Acyuta-dudeFlag
Acyuta_dude
@bawnian-dexeus Yes, at all costs RDJ should not leave the franchise before Avengers 2.
1 year agoby @Acyuta-dudeFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@Acyuta-dude I could understand if he leaves after Avengers 2, but not before
1 year agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Sean
@Acyuta-dude I cannot picture anyone else doing that role either. In fact, i think he might continue to be in the Marvel movies, rather be replaced. If he ever does get replace though, i don't think it will be in this line of Marvel movies.
1 year agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
Acyuta_dude
I heard Robert downey jr. is leaving the Iron man franchise after IM3. I really think he should atleast do IM3, IM4 and Avengers 2. That would be enough!! I cannot picture anybody else doing the role :(
1 year agoby @Acyuta-dudeFlag
Sean
@stoned Yes. Exactly.
1 year agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
jasdjqs
I saw it twice, i want to see it in imax, maybe next week
1 year agoby @jasdjqsFlag
Christian Rivera
i just don't think mib will do good at all the best one not even best was mib1 2 was trash an i think 3 will b worse,i do not think it will knock out the avengers and i will pop off whenever an how ever i see fit.....sooooooooooooo....yyyyyyyeeeeeaaaaaaa
1 year agoby @MadTatter730Flag