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‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Is Finally Coming to Disney+, Just in Time for ‘Doomsday’

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is entering its busiest stretch in years, and ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ is a key part of that buildup. The updated cut of the 2019 blockbuster had a limited theatrical run starting September 25. It also led off Disney’s Infinity Vision premium theatrical program, which is set to continue with ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ in December.

The re-release was a hit in theaters. According to Disney+, it opened at number 1 globally with an estimated $86 million worldwide opening weekend. Infinity Vision screens alone brought in $13.5 million, more than half of the weekend’s total gross.

Fans who missed it in theaters now have a date to mark down. Disney+ has confirmed that ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ arrives on the service on Friday, November 13, with new scenes and color grading. The announcement ends weeks of speculation about whether and when the updated cut would come to streaming.

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Until now, Disney had been fairly quiet about it. Early on, the studio promoted Encore as a theatrical event, and some outlets warned that its extras might stay exclusive to cinemas. Disney+ did add a landing page for the film, but at first it only featured the trailer and promoted the theatrical release.

Viewers who already know ‘Avengers: Endgame’ by heart shouldn’t expect a completely new film. Disney+ describes it as the movie fans already love with a few extra surprises. It runs about 4 minutes longer than the original release.

The main draw is how the new footage connects to what’s coming next. According to Disney+, the added scenes link the film to ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, giving viewers something extra to discover. The streamer hasn’t said how many scenes were added or what happens in them.

The cut also features new color grading, though Disney hasn’t explained what changed. Combined with the extra footage, that’s likely enough to bring many fans back for a rewatch.

The timing is no accident. With ‘VisionQuest’ having just wrapped up, Encore is the last MCU release before ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ opens in theaters on December 18. That gives fans about 5 weeks to catch up before the next big crossover.

Many had predicted that Disney would get the cut onto streaming before the new movie. Some outlets guessed it would arrive around Thanksgiving, while others simply expected it sometime in November. In the end, Disney picked the earlier date, giving viewers plenty of time to watch it again.

Encore also adds to an impressive box office record. According to Disney+, the original film and Encore have combined to earn nearly $3 billion, making it the highest-grossing movie of all time. That shows how much the movie still means to audiences.

The cast is what fans remember. Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Paul Rudd, and Josh Brolin as Thanos all return in the updated version. Several of those actors are also part of the ‘Doomsday’ story, which makes this rewatch feel especially timely.

For anyone planning a marathon before December, this is a natural place to start. It’s the story that closed one chapter of the MCU, now with a few new connections to the next one.

Will you be streaming ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ on Disney+ ahead of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’?

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