The culmination of a decade-long cinematic journey, Avengers: Infinity War has taken the box office by storm, shattering records and setting new benchmarks in the realm of superhero films. Released on April 27, 2018, this Marvel Cinematic Universe epic directed by Anthony and Joe Russo brought together a vast ensemble of beloved characters.
However, one non-Avenger movie that did not even have Robert Downey Jr. has been a box office juggernaut that almost beat Infinity War. Spider-Man: No Way Home could surpass Infinity War, had it not faced some issues. Let’s delve into it.
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Avengers: Infinity War Smashed Box Office Records
Avengers: Infinity War, has taken the world by storm, shattering box office records and leaving audiences in awe. Avengers: Infinity War opened to a staggering $258.3 million domestically in its first weekend and grossed over $2 billion worldwide. It has collected $2.054 billion globally.
Avengers: Infinity War is the culmination of 10 years of storytelling from Marvel Studios. The film brings together all the heroes of the MCU, from Iron Man and Captain America to Thor and Spider-Man, to fight against Thanos, a powerful warlord who seeks to collect all six Infinity Stones and use them to wipe out half of all life in the universe.
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However, Spider-Man: No Way Home Was Almost there to Beat Infinity War, Could Not for this Reason
Spider-Man: No Way Home held the promise of being a serious contender against box office giant, despite being a non-Avenger movie and without Robert Downey Jr.
However, its release during the global COVID-19 pandemic and absence from the lucrative Chinese theatrical market significantly impacted its box office performance. No Way Home‘s global box office haul currently stands at over $1.9 billion.
The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the global film industry, causing widespread closures of theaters and disrupting traditional release schedules. Spider-Man: No Way Home, like many other films, faced the challenge of a diminished theatrical experience.
China has become a crucial market for Hollywood films, contributing significantly to global box office revenue. However, due to censorship and regulations, not all films secure a theatrical release in China. Spider-Man: No Way Home, unfortunately, fell victim to this circumstance, limiting its potential earnings. Had the film been granted a release in the world’s second-largest movie market, it could have significantly boosted its overall box office performance.
Despite these challenges, No Way Home‘s box office success is still nothing short of remarkable. If No Way Home had been released in a pre-pandemic world, it’s likely that its box office performance would have been even more impressive. With theaters operating at full capacity and China’s vast market open to the film, it’s conceivable that No Way Home could have surpassed Infinity War.
Watch Infinity War and No Way Home on Disney Plus.
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