Avengers: Infinity War not only dominated this weekends box office but the all time box office as well. The culmination of 10 years of films took in 250 million dollars over the weekend dethroning 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens. However, the film broke more than just one box office records. The Hollywood Reporter first reported all the records the film broke. They stated that Avengers was the,
Biggest Domestic Opening of All Time
Avengers: Infinity War earned $258.2 million in its first weekend, besting fellow Disney title Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($248 million). Sunday’s estimate was $250 million, but thanks to a huge Sunday, the final gross was revised upward.
Biggest Worldwide Opening of All Time
The tentpole debuted to $382.7 million overseas for a global blastoff of $640.9 million — $100 million more than the previous record holder, Universal’s The Fate of the Furious ($541.9 million).
Thanks to a day-and-date debut in China — where Infinity War doesn’t open until May 11 — Fate of the Furious still boasts the top international opening with $443.2 million (which included $184.9 million from the Middle Kingdom). Infinity War ranks as the No. 2 foreign bow of all time.
Biggest Superhero Opening of All Time
Marvel’s The Avengers was the previous record holder for top superhero launch in North America ($207.4 million), while Warner Bros. and DC’s Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice ($422.5 million) held the global crown.
Biggest Saturday of All Time in North America
Fueled by word of mouth, Infinity War took in $83 million on Saturday, well ahead of the previous record holder, Universal’s Jurassic World ($69.6 million). The latter had the advantage of opening in the heart of summer, when kids were out of school.
Infinity War’s Friday haul was $106 million, the second-best showing ever behind Force Awakens ($119.1 million).
Biggest Sunday of All Time in North America
Infinity War earned $69.2 million on Sunday, well ahead of Force Awakens ($60 million).
Biggest Opening of All Time in Numerous Markets
Infinity War scored the highest debut ever in South Korea ($39.2 million), Mexico ($25.1 million), Brazil ($18.8 million), the Philippines ($12.5 million), Thailand ($10 million), Indonesia ($9.6 million) and Malaysia ($8.4 million). In India ($18.6 million), it was the biggest bow for a Western title ever and has already surpassed the entire runs of The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Captain America: Civil War. It also has already topped the first Avengers and Ultron in the Philippines.
The film dominated the entire world and rightly so as it was one of the most emotional super hero films of all time and a film that was well worth the build.
