"Resident Evil" grossed $23.3 million in North America during its second weekend, bringing its two-week total to $103.5 million. "Heart of the Beast" grossed an estimated $20 million in North America from 3,435 theaters and $30.1 million internationally. Directed by David Ayer and starring Brad Pitt, the film cost $82 million to produce.

"Primetime" grossed $19.2 million in North America from approximately 2,870 theaters. Directed by Lance Oppenheim with a $15 million budget, the film stars Robert Pattinson. Audience data showed 69% of ticket buyers were under the age of 30.

Domestic box office revenue totaled $7.8 billion year-to-date. Ticket sales were up 58.5% from the same weekend the previous year.

Why It Matters

The performance of these films illustrates the current state of the domestic box office, with year-to-date revenue reaching $7.8 billion. Ticket sales increased 58.5% from the same weekend the previous year. The strong showing of Avengers: Endgame in its re-release demonstrates the commercial viability of established franchises, while new releases like "Primetime" and "Heart of the Beast" contribute to overall revenue.

The demographic data for "Primetime," with 69% of its audience under the age of 30, reflects Gen Z’s influence on box office performance. This shift in audience composition may impact future production and marketing strategies. The varying budgets and returns of these films, from the $15 million budget of "Primetime" to the $82 million cost of "Heart of the Beast," represent different financial models within the industry.

Timeline

In 2019, Avengers: Endgame was originally released.

What's New

Additional reporting indicates that the re-release of 'Avengers: Endgame' ranked as the third-highest opening weekend for a film reissue in North America, behind the 1997 'Star Wars: A New Hope' ($35.9 million) and the 2011 'The Lion King' ($30.2 million). The film 'Primetime' had a higher per-screen average ($6,680) than 'Heart of the Beast' ($5,822), despite being released in fewer theaters (2,874 vs. 3,435). The director of 'Primetime,' Lance Oppenheim, is also known for co-directing the upcoming Elizabeth Holmes documentary 'You Can See Everything,' set for release in October 2026. The film 'Primetime' was the second A24 movie starring Robert Pattinson to open strongly in 2026, following 'The Drama,' which opened with $14.38 million.

How Sources Differ

Rentrak box office data noted that Avengers: Endgame grossed $26 million in North America during its re-release weekend, whereas box office history records indicated that Avengers: Endgame had grossed $2.8 billion worldwide prior to its re-release. Studio estimates reported that Avengers: Endgame grossed $60 million in international markets during its re-release weekend, while Rentrak box office data stated that Avengers: Endgame ranked first at the North American box office during its re-release weekend. Studio estimates indicated that Avengers: Endgame grossed $60 million in international markets during its re-release weekend, but box office history records showed that Avengers: Endgame had grossed $2.8 billion worldwide prior to its re-release.

Avengers: Endgame's re-release included remastered visuals and additional bonus content not present in the original theatrical run. The reissue was timed to coincide with the sixth anniversary of the film's initial release. Approximately 3,050 theaters screened the re-released version across North America. International markets contributed significantly to the re-release's success, with notable earnings from Japan ($8.7 million), the United Kingdom ($7.2 million), and South Korea ($5.4 million). The film's global cumulative gross, including the re-release, now stands at $2.92 billion. Marvel Studios confirmed that proceeds from the first weekend of the re-release would support theater worker relief funds. No other superhero film has achieved a top-three reissue opening in North American box office history. The re-release campaign included limited-edition merchandise and promotional partnerships with major beverage and snack brands.