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'Avengers: Endgame' rerelease tops box office with $26 million domestic debut

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'Avengers: Endgame: Encore,' a rerelease of the 2019 Marvel film, returned to the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office, earning about $26 million in the U.S. and $60 million internationally, according to studio estimates. The rerelease, which includes new end-credits scenes, marks the second-biggest worldwide re-release ever, trailing only Titanic 3D's 2012 run, according to industry analysts. The original 2019 release grossed roughly $2.7-2.8 billion globally, making it one of the highest-grossing films ever. The rerelease serves as a promotional lead-in to the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday.' Other new releases in theaters that weekend included 'Primetime,' starring Robert Pattinson, which debuted in third place domestically with $19.2 million.

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  1. 'Avengers: Endgame' rerelease ('Encore') took the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office

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  2. The rerelease earned about $26 million domestically and $60 million internationally over the weekend

    Reported byLeftRight

  3. The rerelease is the second-biggest worldwide re-release ever, behind Titanic 3D's 2012 run

    Reported byLeftRight

  4. The original 2019 release grossed roughly $2.7-2.8 billion globally

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  5. 'Primetime,' starring Robert Pattinson, debuted in third place domestically with $19.2 million

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  1. The rerelease includes new end-credits scenes and a thank-you message from Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans

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  2. Resident Evil placed second at the domestic box office that weekend

    Reported byLeft

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  • the left

    1 outlet

    The Daily Beast's headline focuses narrowly on the rerelease reclaiming the top box office spot without added commentary.

    ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Returns to Box Office at No. 1
    The Daily BeastFar LeftAll left-leaning headlines

  • the center

    No coverage yet

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  • the right

    2 outlets

    Both right-side outlets use nearly identical AP-derived language framing the rerelease as a triumphant 'victory lap' for Marvel ahead of the next film; Breitbart republishes the AP report while The Washington Times runs its own version with the same framing.

    'Avengers: Endgame' retakes box office crown; Robert Pattinson drives sales for 'Primetime'
    The Washington TimesRightAll right-leaning headlines

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    victory lap

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    victory lapMore neutral: promotional success

    Frames the box office performance as a triumphant celebration rather than a neutral description of sales results

    1 spot at the box office in a victory lap for Marvel and an appetizer for the upcoming blockbuster "Avengers: Doomsday."

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From the left

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Leads with

  • specific box office figures
  • comparison to other re-releases
  • quote from industry analyst on marketing strategy

Leaves out

  • new end-credits scenes and Downey Jr./Evans thank-you message
  • comparison to Star Wars and Lion King re-release openings

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  • The Daily BeastFar Left

    ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Returns to Box Office at No. 1

    Marvel Studios’ 2019 blockbuster Avengers Endgame: Encore earned $26 million domestically and $60 million internationally in its first weekend after returning to theaters. …

    Read at The Daily Beast (opens in a new tab)

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From the right

2 outlets

Leads with

  • box office figures and comparisons to other historic re-releases
  • promotional tie-in to 'Avengers: Doomsday'
  • new bonus content added for the rerelease

Leaves out

  • industry analyst commentary on rerelease marketing strategy
  • comparison to Titanic 3D's re-release record

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  • Breitbart NewsFar RightAssociated Press report

    Box Office: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Rerelease Takes #1 Spot with $26 Million

    NEW YORK -- Seven years after becoming the second-highest grossing film ever, “Avengers: Endgame” returned to the No. 1 spot at the box office in a Loaded modifier“victory lap”Frames the box office performance as a triumphant celebration rather than a neutral description of sales resultsMore neutral: promotional successDisagree with this highlight? for Marvel and an appetizer for the upcoming blockbuster “Avengers: Doomsday.”

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  • The Washington TimesRight

    'Avengers: Endgame' retakes box office crown; Robert Pattinson drives sales for 'Primetime'

    Seven years after becoming the second-highest-grossing film ever, "Avengers: Endgame" returned to the No. 1 spot at the box office in a Loaded modifier“victory lap”Frames the box office performance as a triumphant celebration rather than a neutral description of sales resultsMore neutral: promotional successDisagree with this highlight? for Marvel and an appetizer for the upcoming blockbuster "Avengers: Doomsday."

    Read at The Washington Times (opens in a new tab)

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    1 hr 11 min later

    Its first report, Sep 27, 2:07 PM EDT

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    First to report

    The Washington Times, Sep 27, 12:56 PM EDT

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  1. The Washington TimesRightSep 27, 12:56 PM EDT
  2. The Daily BeastFar LeftSep 27, 2:07 PM EDT
  3. Breitbart NewsFar RightSep 28, 6:11 AM EDT

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