TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post

Disney's 'Avengers: Endgame' sets opening day record in China

Marvel superhero movie Avengers: Endgame set an opening-day record in China with an estimated $107.2 million in ticket sales.

  (Reuters)
Los Angeles, United States
Thu, April 25, 2019 Published on Apr. 25, 2019 Published on 2019-04-25T10:18:00+07:00

Change text size

Gift Premium Articles
to Anyone

Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed!
Disney's 'Avengers: Endgame' sets opening day record in China A still from 'Avengers: Endgame.' (Marvel/File)

M

arvel superhero movie Avengers: Endgame set an opening-day record in China with an estimated $107.2 million in ticket sales, distributor Walt Disney Co said on Wednesday.

Endgame is the final chapter of a story told across 22 Marvel films featuring popular characters such as Iron Man, Thor and Black Widow.

The movie earned rave reviews from critics and is expected to draw huge crowds as it debuts in the rest of the world this week.

Read also: Critics gush over the spectacle and story of 'Avengers: Endgame'

As of Wednesday morning, 97 percent of Endgame reviews collected by the Rotten Tomatoes website were positive.

The film picks up after last year's Avengers: Infinity War, when many of Marvel's big-screen superheroes appeared to turn to dust. In Endgame, the survivors plot to kill the supervillain Thanos.

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.

Share options

Quickly share this news with your network—keep everyone informed with just a single click!

Change text size options

Customize your reading experience by adjusting the text size to small, medium, or large—find what’s most comfortable for you.

Gift Premium Articles
to Anyone

Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed!

Continue in the app

Get the best experience—faster access, exclusive features, and a seamless way to stay updated.