Avengers Doomsday pulls $16.5 million in first-day sales

The upcoming Marvel Studios film "Avengers: Doomsday" has generated a staggering $16.5 million in advance ticket sales within its first 24 hours, signaling massive audience anticipation ahead of its December 18, 2026, release. The impressive presale figure was achieved despite tickets initially being available only for premium-format screenings at approximately 1,000 domestic theaters.

Studio insiders reported that premium showtimes for the film's opening night on December 17 and its official release day on December 18 are already largely sold out. Exhibitors are responding to the overwhelming demand by adding additional screenings for Christmas Day and beyond. The first-day sales for "Avengers: Doomsday" reportedly doubled those of Marvel's 2024 hit "Deadpool & Wolverine," which ultimately earned $1.3 billion worldwide.

The film will not be shown in IMAX theaters upon release, as that format will be exclusively dedicated to "Dune: Part III," which also opens on December 18. In response, Disney has introduced "Infinity Vision," a new certification program designed to ensure participating theaters meet enhanced technical standards for a premium viewing experience.