Russo Brothers Celebrate 'Avengers: Endgame' as Highest-Grossing Film Again
Celebrating a Milestone
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Mumbai, Oct 5: Filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo expressed their gratitude to fans after 'Avengers: Endgame' regained its status as the highest-grossing film globally due to its Encore re-release. They referenced the beloved Iron Man quote, “love you 3000.”
In a heartfelt video posted on Instagram, the Russo Brothers reminisced about the joy of experiencing the Marvel hit alongside audiences in theaters.
They shared, “One of our favorite aspects of creating Avengers: Endgame was being in theaters with audiences during its initial release. Being able to relive that with the Encore re-release was truly remarkable.”
They continued, “We want to extend our thanks to everyone for their unwavering support throughout this incredible journey with the film.”
According to the Russo brothers, making this film has been one of the highlights of their careers.
“We are thankful to everyone who returned to theaters to watch it again, to cheer once more, and to share that experience with others. You introduced new fans to the movie, and we appreciate you immensely.”
The video concluded with the message: “Thank you for returning to theaters for the Endgame Encore and for helping make it the #1 film of all time. To every fan who has been part of this journey over the past seven years, we love you 3000.”
'Avengers: Infinity War' debuted in 2018, where the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy strive to prevent Thanos from acquiring the six Infinity Stones to eliminate half of all life in the universe.
Following that, 'Avengers: Endgame' was released a year later, depicting the remaining Avengers and their allies working to undo Thanos's devastating actions from Infinity War.
The “Avengers: Endgame Encore” hit theaters on September 25, 2026, showcasing new footage and an exclusive preview of 'Avengers: Doomsday.'