Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Is Now the First $2 Billion Summer Hit


Marvel Studios makes box office history and enters rare $2 billion club

Jeremy Fuster | June 12, 2018 @ 9:13 AM
Last Updated: June 12, 2018 @ 9:15 AM

Box office history has been made. After its seventh weekend in theaters around the world, Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” will become only the fourth film in history — and the first released in the summer — to gross over $2 billion worldwide.

The milestone will be reached today after the film made $17.7 million this past weekend, putting it $2 million short of the $2 billion target. This past weekend, “Infinity War” passed the domestic total of “Jurassic World” with a running count of $654 million, while its overseas cume eclipsed the global total of “Black Panther” with $1.34 billion.

These achievements are just the latest in a long line of box office conquests “Infinity War” has claimed since it came out on in April, starting with its record $258 million domestic opening and $640 million global launch. Since then, it has become the fastest film in movie history to gross $1 billion, and a month ago it became the highest grossing summer release of all-time.

Now it is in the most elite of all box office clubs, joining “Titanic,” “Avatar,” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” as cinema’s only $2 billion grossers. What’s notable is that “Titanic” needed two re-releases to reach that mark, and all three of the previous films to hit the milestone were released in December, where they were able to increase their later-week ticket sales in the competition-free January and February,

“Avengers,” meanwhile, had only three weeks where it was the only major blockbuster in theaters before competition arrived in the form of “Deadpool 2.” But despite that, the overwhelming hype for this film — which was first teased in the credits of “The Avengers” six years ago — turned the film into a can’t-miss event for the devout fanbase Marvel Studios has spent the past ten years building up.

Then, in mid-May, the final hurdles on “Infinity War”‘s path to $2 billion were cleared when it earned a stunning $200 million opening in China, the second-highest opening in that country for a Hollywood import. With a current total of $368 million in that country, “Infinity War” is currently the third-highest grossing western release in Chinese history. It is so popular that it earned a theatrical run extension from China’s film board, a rarity for Hollywood films.

In total, Marvel Cinematic Universe films have grossed over $16 billion worldwide, and will hit $17 billion when “Ant-Man and the Wasp” opens next month.

Avengers: Infinity War blu-ray, 4K, and Digital HD details confirmed!

Marvel Studios and Disney Home Entertainment have officially announced the details for the digital, blu-ray, DVD, and 4K release of Avengers: Infinity War. The cinematic event ten-years in the making comes home digitally on July 31 and blu-ray on August 14 with over two hours of bonus.

The 4K Cinematic Universe Edition’s never-before-seen bonus material grants behind-the-scenes access to MCU members and features the memorable moments when characters first meet, the rationale behind some unexpected on-screen pair-ups, and a funny Super Hero gag reel. Featurettes explore the frighteningly powerful Thanos and two action-packed attempts to prevent his collection of all six Infinity Stones: the struggle on Titan and the massive battle in Wakanda. Deleted scenes and filmmaker commentary reveal even more on-set secrets from Marvel Studios’ monumental undertaking.

The Multi-Screen Edition includes a Blu-ray and a Digital Copy of the film, giving viewers the flexibility to watch the film on different devices. Those with 4K Ultra HD capability may opt for a 4K Cinematic Universe Edition, which includes a 4K Ultra HD disc, a Blu-ray, and a Digital Copy.

BONUS MATERIAL (may vary by retailer):
Blu-ray & Digital:

Strange Alchemy (5:08)– Share the thrill of characters from across the MCU meeting for the first time—and discover why some were teamed up together.
The Mad Titan (6:34) – Explore the MCU’s biggest, baddest villain, his trail of influence through the stories, and the existential threat he represents.
Beyond the Battle: Titan (9:36) – Dive into the climactic struggle on Thanos’ ruined world, including the epic stunts and VFX, to uncover the source of its power.
Beyond the Battle: Wakanda (10:58) – Go behind the scenes to find out how the filmmakers pulled off the most massive and challenging battle Marvel had ever attempted.

Deleted and Extended Scenes (10:07)

Happy Knows Best (1:23) – Tony and Pepper spar over the details of their upcoming wedding—until a hassled Happy Hogan pulls up with an urgent request.
Hunt for the Mind Stone (1:24) – On a darkened street, Wanda Maximoff and the wounded Vision attempt to hide from Thanos’ brutal allies.
The Guardians Get Their Groove Back (3:20) – As Peter Quill and Drax quarrel over their failed mission to Knowhere, Mantis interrupts with news.
A Father’s Choice (4:00) – Thanos confronts Gamora with a vision from her past—and with lying to him about the Soul Stone.


Gag Reel (2:05)– Watch your favorite Super Heroes make super gaffes in this lighthearted collection of on-set antics.

Audio Commentary (approx. 149 min.) by Anthony and Joe Russo, Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely