AVENGERS: ENDGAME Directors Respond To The Marvel Studios Movie Breaking 144 Box Office Records

Yes, you read that right. Avengers: Endgame broken over 140 box office records this weekend and now directors Joe and Anthony Russo have responded by thanking fans for their support. Read on for details...

By JoshWilding - Apr 29, 2019 01:04 AM EST

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Heading into the weekend, it appeared as if Avengers: Endgame could gross as much as $850 million - $950 million at the worldwide box office, but the latest Marvel Studios movie exceeded all expectations with a staggering $1.2 billion.

It bested Avengers: Infinity War's North American haul by $100 million and earned an epic $330 million in China. Now, it's said that the film has broken 144 box office records so far, demolishing everything from advance tickets sales to existing opening weekend hauls across the entire globe.

Now, the Russo Brothers have shared their thoughts on this record-breaking weekend:

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We want to thank everyone who’s been on this journey with us, whether you started at the beginning or discovered it along the way. We grew up in a big, loving family where stories were told at the dinner table to entertain each other. We now get to tell those stories to the world. All because of you... each and everyone one of you. With much love and respect... The RB’s Link in bio for article.

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The movie has already earned more than Captain America: Civil War and Captain Marvel in their entire theatrical runs in just a few days, and analysts now believe it could top Avatar's $2.7 billion haul.

That would make Avengers: Endgame the highest grossing release in history (not adjusting previous efforts for inflation) and that's obviously a huge win for Marvel Studios and Disney, not to mention an historic moment which us unlikely to be topped for many, many years to come.

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the best Avengers: Endgame cameos you need to see!

Jane Foster

When Natalie Portman appeared at the Avengers: Endgame premiere, tongues started wagging. It turns out that there was a good reason for that because she appears here in scenes set during the events of Thor: The Dark World.

While she doesn't have any lines and basically lies down and walks around a room, it was still really cool to see Jane return and it's hard not to wonder if this means the actress would be open to properly reprising the role one day.

The Ancient One

When Earth's Mightiest Heroes travel back to the Battle of New York, The Hulk attempts to track down Doctor Strange. Instead, he crosses paths with The Ancient One (who is already well aware of Strange's destiny) and after initially refusing to hand over the Time Stone, she finally relents.

That's because she realises that Strange must have handed it over to Thanos for a reason, and it's at this point in the movie we get some insight into how time-travel works in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Harley Keener

There have been rumblings for ages now that we'd see more of Iron Man 3's Harvey Keener in Avengers: Endgame, and he makes a blink and you'll miss it cameo appearance during Tony Stark's funeral.

That meeting with Tony Stark clearly had a huge impact on his life and it's safe to assume that he and Iron Man may have stayed in touch over the years. The question is, will he suit up as Iron Lad now?

Alexander Pierce

Robert Redford is supposed to have retired from acting, so his appearance here just goes to show how beloved the MCU is by those who have been part of it over the years.

Returning to the events of The Avengers, we learn that Alexander Pierce tried to take the Tesseract from Tony Stark and Thor as it was S.H.I.E.L.D. property. However, common sense says that he actually wanted to hand it over to HYDRA and this was a neat way of showing us an unseen MCU moment.

Korg & Miek

The fact that Korg received his own emoji for Avengers: Endgame pretty much confirmed that he would be back, and the loveable character steals the show during his appearance here.

It turns out that he's been living with Thor and Miek in "New Asgard" and he spends his days playing Fortnite. It's a brilliant little cameo and the Russos made excellent use of him.

Howard Stark

When Steve Rogers and Tony Stark travel back to the 1970s to get their hands on the Tesseract, Iron Man comes face to face with his father. He doesn't reveal his true identity but they have a touching heart to heart conversation about parenthood and it seems as if the resentment Tony once had against Howard is finally a thing of the past.

John Slattery has done a great job as the character over the years, and it was a blast to see him reprise the role for Avengers: Endgame.

Edwin Jarvis

Well, I guess Agent Carter is now officially canon! As Howard Stark is leaving, we see him turn to his driver Edwin Jarvis and point out that the man he just spoke to was awfully familiar.

Regardless of whether you watched the show, Jarvis' appearance obviously offers some insight into who Tony named his first A.I. after and it's a neat moment for fans of the series.

The Black Order

Thanks to time-travel, the Black Order from the past get a role here and while it's only Ebony Maw who actually has speaking lines, it was still cool to see them return (it's just a shame they're still used as cannon fodder).

Still, they serve a purpose and Maw was the standout in Avengers: Infinity War anyway, so the fact that he gets more time to interact with the Mad Titan proves to be a real treat.

Brock Rumlow/Jack Rollins

Frank Grillo spoiled his return to the MCU quite some time ago, but the scene he's a part of is still fun to watch play out. As "S.H.I.E.L.D." agents take Loki's staff into custody, we finally learn how HYDRA got their hands on the stone and used it to create Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch.

Joining Rumlow is Jack Rollins, and the Russos then deliver a very different take on that classic elevator scene from Captain America: The Winter Soldier (more on that a little later in this post).

Hank Pym

During that trip back to the 1970s, Steve Rogers is tasked with finding Pym Particles Earth's Mightiest Heroes can use to travel through time. CGI is once again used to make Michael Douglas look young, but there's an Easter Egg here which will make comic book fans immensely happy.

It turns out that Hank is working on a helmet that is identical to the one the character wore in the source material during his first appearances, and it looks downright awesome in live-action.

Jasper Sitwell

During that elevator scene, Jasper Sitwell refuses to give Captain America the staff that contains the Mind Stone and just as it looks like it's all about to kick off, Steve leans over to the undercover HYDRA agents and whispers, "Hail Hydra."

It's an awesome moment and one that obviously pays homage to Nick Spencer's controversial Secret Empire storyline. It's also a pretty fantastic twist.

Peggy Carter

Peggy Carter makes a touching appearance right at the end of the movie, but her first cameo comes during the aforementioned 1970s sequence as Steve watches her through a window and clearly mourns the life he lost with the woman he fell in love with during the dark days of World War II.

It's a brief appearance but one that will tug on your heartstrings and stick with your for a long time.

Frigga

When the God of Thunder returns to the events of Thor: The Dark World, he comes face to face with his mother just hours before she's murdered by Malekith.

She stops him from warning her about what's going to happen and they have an otherwise very touching reunion in which Frigga offers her son some advice about what he should do next and why he's still worthy to be a God.

Gamora

We all thought that Zoe Saldana would return as Gamora in the Soul Stone or something similar, but she ends up playing the 2014 version of the character and by the time the credits roll, she's turned on her father, realised what an ally her sister is, and struggled to get her head around the fact her future self falls in love with Star-Lord.

She then goes on the run, so perhaps that plot thread will be picked up on in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as her story is clearly far from over.

Loki

Tom Hiddleston was spotted on the set of Avengers: Endgame and he does indeed return when Earth's Mightiest Heroes head to 2012.

We see what came next after the team stood tall over him, as well as his escape, which is something that may open the door to that Disney+ TV series after Thanos murdered the God of Mischief in Avengers: Infinity War.

Red Skull

When Ronin and Black Widow travel to Vormir, they come face to face with the Red Skull. Neither seem to realise that he's Captain America's greatest enemy and we're sadly never treated to a confrontation between the former HYDRA leader and Steve Rogers.

With that in mind, he doesn't make a huge impact here and it's a somewhat forgettable cameo as a result.

Cassie Lang

I didn't see Katherine Langford anywhere in Avengers: Endgame but I can tell you that she wasn't playing the older Cassie Lang!

For a while now, fans have theorised that an older Cassie could appear in the movie and that's exactly what happens when Scott Lang returns from the Quantum Realm and realises that he's been gone for the past five years. Now, the stage has been set for her to become Stature in the near future.

Joe Russo

Co-director Joe Russo makes another cameo appearance in the MCU for a monologue during that support group scene, in which he talks about going on a date and the guy he was seeing bursting into tears before the salad was served.

It's a way of showing us the trauma Thanos' attack had on the Earth and while it seems a little odd for a director to have such a memorable run of dialogue, Joe does a great job and I feel like this is a scene people will discuss for a while.

Jim Starlin

Infinity Gauntlet writer Jim Starlin is also part of the support group and has a couple of lines of dialogue which he delivers with great effect. It's great to see him score an appearance here, and he's definitely deserving considering how important his work to the MCU has been.

As for Stan Lee, his brilliant cameo comes during the 1970s sequence when he speeds past the Army base in a car accompanied by a beautiful young woman. If that really is going to be his final MCU appearance, then it's fair to say that the late, great comic creator has gone out on a high.

Yvette Nicole Brown And Ken Jeong

It's become commonplace for actors from Community to pop up in Marvel Studios movies directed by the Russo Brothers, and this time it's Ken Jeong and Yvette Nicole Brown who do the honours.

Brown plays someone who is very suspicious of Steve Rogers and Tony Stark on that Army base in the 1970s, while Jeong is a security guard watching over the storage boxes where Scott Lang's van has been kept during the time he was lost in the Quantum Realm.

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TheUnworthyThor - 4/29/2019, 2:00 AM

Okay WB having a few good movies is great and all but this journey of the MCU has been amazing and it culminated in the two biggest most mind blowing superhero movies ever (and still goes on). I need this for DC. I want this kind of amazing journey to be made by the other set of characters I’ve been reading all these years. I want to see this on the big screen.

I know it’s possible and I’ve never known AT&T to settle for second place.

Gose - 4/29/2019, 2:04 AM

Wonder whats Warner Bros/DC camp doing/thinking now after watching this movie.

HeavyMetal4Life - 4/29/2019, 2:13 AM

Thank you Russos. You've helped shape the decade cinemarically and guided the greatest movie franchise into the lofty heights that it now resides.

Here's to the greatest comic book movie directors of all time. Thank you 3000; glad to be a part of your universe.

Vandalore - 4/29/2019, 2:32 AM

@HeavyMetal4Life - I know we've had our differences as of late, but cheers to that mate! 100%

Just got out of Endgame and its hands down the best comic book movie of all time. The Russos make the best comic book faithful movies there are. Best in the game by a large margin after Infinity War... but now by an impossible to ever reach distance with Endgame.

Perfect movie. Perfect ending to the first generation of MCU movies. I'm very excited to see what comes next.... after I watch Endgame another dozen times in theaters lol

HeavyMetal4Life - 4/29/2019, 2:35 AM

@PTM - cheers

bkmeijer2 - 4/29/2019, 2:19 AM

I knew it would break records. But 144? I don’t think I can even come up with that much

Vandalore - 4/29/2019, 2:19 AM

Just got out of Endgame.

BEST. SUPERHERO. MOVIE. EVER.

I have developed a pretty sizable subsection of people who hate me on here because I dare to call Marvel out when they mess up. But I have literally nothing bad to say about Endgame. Not so much as a minor nit pick.

I've never in my life had a cinematic experience.... or any kind of experience like that. I literally cried 6 times, one of the times I straight up balled uncontrollably like a child (I'm not ashamed either lol). Twice I jumped out of my seat with uncontrollable joy! So many iconic moments from the comics I've dreamed of seeing finally brought to life on a scale I wasnt ready for.

This was literally the perfect ending to the OG Generation of the MCU. Just so many amazing call backs and cameos and references and.... ugh... just so many moments!!!

This is officially the best comic book movie of all time. Like there honestly isnt even competitors at Endgames level. There is no debate, no argument, no discussion. Just Endgame.

I laughed when people said 2 billion, I didn't think it was possible for any movie to achieve without rereleases and special editions like Avatar used to take the top spot.... but I honestly believe after, not watch, but EXPERIENCING Endgame that it can and will hit 2 billion plus by the end of its run. I know I'll be seeing it MANY more times in theaters.

The Russos..... I don't know how they did it but they made the movie every fan dreamed Endgame would be.... then somehow double its brilliance beyond even that. So many surprises and twists and shocking and heartbreaking and feel good moments.

Even the god damn credits made me tear up, especially when the final name rolled (you know who). God.... I wasnt ready for Endgame. Not even close.

I literally have never cried that hard or that many times. Oscar winning films haven't even evoked such an emotional response from me.

Speaking of....

#EndgameForBestPicture

Let's make this happen.

MarvelousMarty - 4/29/2019, 2:40 AM

Hehehe, massive spoilers straight after the "no spoiler" warning. You couldn't make it up.

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Yes, you read that right. Avengers: Endgame broken over 140 box office records this weekend and now directors Joe and Anthony Russo have responded by thanking fans for their support. Read on for details...

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