Avatar. Titanic. Stars Wars: The Force Awakens. These
are the only films ever made to boast a worldwide box office of $2
billion. That’s soon to change, as Avengers: Infinity War is on the cusp
of greatness. Its global gross currently stands at $1,999,471,778, according to Box Office Mojo. Most
of the money comes from abroad, with roughly 33 percent of the intake
being domestic and 67 percent international. It’s a growing number, but
one that already beats 2012’s Avengers ($1.509 billion) and 2015’s
Avengers: Age of Ultron ($1.405 billion). The huge success can be chalked up to both the
number of Marvel Cinematic Universe fans out there, as well as the intensity of their fandom. One guy saw the movie over 40 times, for instance. Disney and Marvel
have to be chuffed, because this huge box office will likely make for
another incredible payday next May, when Infinity War’s sequel hits
theatres.
