Avengers: Endgame: Encore Just Broke a Massive Record — and It's Coming Back to Theaters September 25

Avengers: Endgame Is Coming Back to Theaters — and It Just Broke a Huge Record

If you thought you were done crying over Tony Stark's snap, think again. Marvel Studios is bringing the highest-grossing movie of all time back to the big screen with Avengers: Endgame: Encore — a special theatrical re-release that lands on September 25, 2026. And the hype train is already moving at record speed.

The very first Encore trailer pulled in a jaw-dropping 77 million views in 24 hours, according to Deadline — quadrupling the previous re-release record. For context, the Top Gun (1986) re-release trailer managed 19 million views in the same window. Millennials, this one hits different, and Marvel knows it.

Here's everything you need to know before you grab your tickets.

What Is Avengers: Endgame: Encore?

Directed once again by the Russo brothers (Anthony and Joe), Endgame: Encore brings the 2019 Infinity Saga finale back to theaters with previously unseen footage and a brand-new presentation format. It's the first movie released under Disney's new "Infinity Vision" certification — a high-end theatrical experience touting "maximum scale" screens with upgraded picture and sound.

Beyond the nostalgia trip, the re-release packs an exclusive sneak peek at Avengers: Doomsday attached to the end — though here's the catch: some screenings get an "additional" extended Doomsday look that others don't. Yes, Marvel is doing limited-edition movie DLC, and honestly? Fans are mostly here for it.

Why This Sets Up Doomsday Perfectly

The deeper reason for this Encore isn't just cashing in on nostalgia — it's priming the pump for Avengers: Doomsday, the Russo brothers' massive two-part event where Robert Downey Jr. returns to the MCU — but not as Iron Man. RDJ is suiting up as Doctor Doom (Victor Von Doom), a role that features heavy performance capture, per Empire. In the trailer, every screening includes a "Doomsday-connecting" tag designed to bridge the gap between the 2019 movie and the coming saga.

Kevin Feige has already called RDJ "the best live-action Doctor Doom yet," and with 77 million trailer views already stacking up, the buildup to Doomsday is officially in overdrive.

Will It Live Up to the Hype?

For millennial fans who grew up with the original Avengers — from The Avengers (2012) to the snap heard around the world — this Encore is a chance to see the emotional finale on the biggest screen possible, with new footage that reframes what comes next. If you're already planning an Infinity Saga rewatch in 2026, this is the theatrical capstone you don't want to miss.

Tickets are on sale now. The Avengers: Endgame: Encore hits theaters September 25, 2026, in four languages for international markets — and the run is set to drop fans straight into the Doomsday hype cycle. Whether you're Team Iron Man or just ready for Robert Downey Jr. to wreck the multiverse as Doctor Doom, this one's worth leaving the couch for.

Are you planning to catch Endgame in theaters again? Drop your thoughts — and your tissues — below.