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Marvel's 'Endgame Encore' Re-release Adds Doom and Loki Scenes to Bridge the Multiverse
entertainment4 days ago

Marvel's 'Endgame Encore' Re-release Adds Doom and Loki Scenes to Bridge the Multiverse

Marvel Studios has re-released 'Avengers: Endgame' as 'Endgame Encore' with four new scenes featuring Doctor Doom and Loki. The rerelease has grossed over $126 million, pushing its lifetime total to $2.925 billion and dethroning 'Avatar' as the highest-grossing film. The new footage, which includes a post-credits scene where Doom threatens Bruce Banner, serves as a narrative bridge to the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday' and suggests the multiverse is collapsing.

Avengers: Endgame Reclaims All-Time Box Office Crown from Avatar via 'Encore' Re-Release
box-office9 days ago

Avengers: Endgame Reclaims All-Time Box Office Crown from Avatar via 'Encore' Re-Release

Avengers: Endgame has reclaimed the title of the highest-grossing film in history, surpassing James Cameron's Avatar by a narrow margin. This shift was driven by the 'Avengers: Endgame: Encore' theatrical re-release, which added over $126 million to the 2019 film's cumulative earnings. The 2019 Marvel blockbuster now holds a global total of $2.9255 billion, edging out Avatar's $2.9237 billion. The re-release was strategically timed to build momentum for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, set to debut in December. While Disney owns the rights to both films, the victory highlights the enduring commercial power of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which has now generated over $35 billion across all its releases.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Hits Digital on October 6, Physical on December 15
entertainment14 days ago

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Hits Digital on October 6, Physical on December 15

Sony has confirmed that Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the current highest-grossing film in U.S. history, will be available for digital purchase on October 6 and on physical media on December 15. The release includes extensive behind-the-scenes featurettes but excludes deleted scenes, which are reserved for a future theatrical re-release.

Russo Brothers Reveal How 'Endgame Encore' Bridges 2019 Finale to 'Doomsday' via New Doom and Loki Scenes
entertainment15 days ago

Russo Brothers Reveal How 'Endgame Encore' Bridges 2019 Finale to 'Doomsday' via New Doom and Loki Scenes

Marvel Studios has re-released 'Avengers: Endgame' as 'Endgame Encore' to bridge the 2019 finale with the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday.' The re-release adds four minutes of new footage featuring Doctor Doom, Loki, and the Hulk. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo explained that these scenes were filmed during 'Doomsday' production to create a narrative link without altering the original ending. The re-release has already topped global box office charts, grossing $86 million in its opening weekend and pushing Marvel Studios past $35 billion in cumulative revenue.

Russo Brothers Defend Doctor Doom Casting Amid 'Doomsday' Character Evolution Debate
film15 days ago

Russo Brothers Defend Doctor Doom Casting Amid 'Doomsday' Character Evolution Debate

Anthony Russo addressed the challenges of evolving long-standing Marvel characters during a Q&A for the 'Avengers: Endgame' re-release, emphasizing the need to surprise audiences while respecting character history. He compared casting Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom to the controversial decision to make Tony Stark an antagonist in 'Captain America: Civil War,' noting that Downey embraced the risk. The film, set for December 18, 2026, features a massive ensemble cast spanning multiple universes, with Russo confirming that the full cast list remains partially unannounced due to its scale.

Marvel's 'Endgame Encore' Re-Release Bridges 2019 Finale to 'Doomsday' with New Doom, Loki, and Hulk Scenes
film19 days ago

Marvel's 'Endgame Encore' Re-Release Bridges 2019 Finale to 'Doomsday' with New Doom, Loki, and Hulk Scenes

Marvel Studios is re-releasing 'Avengers: Endgame' as 'Endgame Encore' to build hype for 'Avengers: Doomsday,' adding four minutes of new footage. The new scenes feature Doctor Doom, Loki, and the Hulk, directly linking the 2019 finale to the December 18 release. Director Anthony Russo confirmed the additions were filmed during 'Doomsday' production to bridge the two stories without altering the original ending.

Sean Gunn Cites Physical Toll to Retire from Rocket Raccoon Motion Capture
entertainment19 days ago

Sean Gunn Cites Physical Toll to Retire from Rocket Raccoon Motion Capture

Sean Gunn has declared himself retired from performing motion capture for Rocket Raccoon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor, who provided the physical reference for the character across three films, cited age-related physical strain on his feet and ankles as the primary reason. While Bradley Cooper voiced the character, Gunn’s on-set performance was essential to the animation. He stated that he is no longer physically capable of executing the required crouching and pivoting movements, effectively closing the door on his return to the role even if Marvel were to revive the character.

Sean Gunn Retires From Rocket Raccoon Motion Capture Due to Physical Wear
entertainment19 days ago

Sean Gunn Retires From Rocket Raccoon Motion Capture Due to Physical Wear

Sean Gunn has officially retired from providing motion-capture performance for Rocket Raccoon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor, who also played Kraglin, cited physical toll on his feet and ankles from years of crouching and pivoting. He stated he is 'too old' to continue the role, even if Marvel were to call. This follows his brother James Gunn's move to the DCU and marks the end of Gunn's MCU tenure.

Leaked 'Endgame Encore' Footage Confirms Loki-Cap Scene and Doom-Hulk Conflict
entertainment19 days ago

Leaked 'Endgame Encore' Footage Confirms Loki-Cap Scene and Doom-Hulk Conflict

Grainy footage from preview screenings of the 'Avengers: Endgame Encore' re-release has leaked online, revealing three new post-credits scenes designed to bridge the 2019 film with the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday.' The clips, which circulated on Reddit and X before being copyright-striken, show Loki visiting Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter, Doctor Doom infiltrating Bruce Banner's bunker, and a TVA sequence depicting the multiverse collapsing. The re-release begins September 25, with 'Doomsday' arriving December 18.

Leaked 'Endgame Encore' Footage Reveals New Loki-Cap Scene and Doom-Hulk Post-Credits
entertainment20 days ago

Leaked 'Endgame Encore' Footage Reveals New Loki-Cap Scene and Doom-Hulk Post-Credits

Unverified claims suggest the upcoming 'Avengers: Endgame Encore' re-release includes a newly filmed ending and two post-credits scenes. The leaked details describe Loki visiting Captain America and Doctor Doom absorbing Hulk's powers, linking the 2019 film to the December 2026 release of 'Avengers: Doomsday'.

Noah Jupe Joins Marvel's Secret Wars Cast
entertainment1 month ago

Noah Jupe Joins Marvel's Secret Wars Cast

Noah Jupe has joined Marvel's Avengers: Secret Wars in a top-secret role, with the Russo brothers directing and Kevin Feige producing; production is slated to begin later this year for a December 17, 2027 release. Jupe's recent credits include Hamnet and Honey Boy, and he may reunite with Sadie Sink—his West End co-star who made her MCU debut as Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and is set to reprise a role in an X-Men film.