Avengers: Doomsday smashes pre-sale records.

Marvel’s next big chapter earns $10 million in just 12 hours despite limited ticket rollout.

Marvel Studios’ upcoming blockbuster Avengers: Doomsday has already set the stage for a historic release. Within only half a day of bookings opening, the film raked in over $10 million, breaking records even though tickets were released in a restricted capacity.

The frenzy began on Monday with the unveiling of the film’s trailer, which coincided with the launch of pre-sales in select theatres. Tickets were made available exclusively in Infinity Vision, Disney’s newly introduced premium large-screen format. Despite only 10% of screens being opened for early booking, the demand was overwhelming, signalling immense anticipation for the film’s December release.

Infinity Vision, designed to rival IMAX, is Disney’s strategic move to secure its own premium viewing platform. With Avengers: Doomsday set to clash with Dune: Part III for large-format screens, the introduction of Infinity Vision ensures Marvel retains control over its cinematic experience. The format’s debut with Doomsday has added another layer of excitement for fans eager to witness the spectacle.

The film reunites the Russo Brothers, the directors behind Infinity War and Endgame, two of the most successful entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Adding to the anticipation is the return of Robert Downey Jr., not as Iron Man but in a surprising twistas the villain Doctor Doom. Alongside him, the ensemble cast features Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, Anthony Mackie, Paul Rudd, and several other Hollywood heavyweights.

Marvel is banking heavily on Avengers: Doomsday to reinvigorate the franchise. Since Endgame in 2019, the studio has experienced uneven success. While titles like Spider-Man: No Way Home, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Deadpool & Wolverine delivered strong box office performances, others such as Eternals, Thor: Love and Thunder, and The Marvels struggled to meet expectations.

With its record-breaking pre-sales, Avengers: Doomsday is already shaping up to be a cultural phenomenon. The film’s release on December 18, 2026, promises not only a showdown with Dune III but also a potential revival of Marvel’s dominance at the global box office.

At this pace, Doomsday could rival the monumental success of Endgame, proving that the Avengers still have the power to command audiences worldwide.