What if you could take the same movie that swept up the entire globe in hype and watch it all over again … but, this time, with a little extra #brandsynergy? That was the (admittedly cynical) gimmick behind “Avengers Endgame: Encore,” the buzzy re-release that ruled the box office again earlier this year and will no doubt do so on the streaming charts in the days and weeks ahead. The blockbuster, at one time considered the capstone to the grand Marvel Cinematic Universe experiment, now comes with a whopping four minutes of new footage meant to tie things together with the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday.” That includes a noticeably altered ending and new post-credits scenes, all of which will serve as a bridge to the multiverse-focused chaos to come.
After successfully coaxing moviegoers to flock to the nearest multiplex barely seven years after its initial release, “Avengers Endgame: Encore” is now set to head on over to Disney+ streaming. At the moment, the only option to watch “Endgame” is the boring ol’ 2019 version — albeit with a special “IMAX Enhanced” version that preserves the expanded aspect ratio from the theatrical cut. But, according to a recent Disney+ release, that will soon be changing. “Encore” is scheduled to arrive on Friday, November 13, 2026 for subscribers at home.
That means you can expect to get your Infinity Vision on (no, we’re still not quite sure what that means) with just a snap of your fingers, now with added scenes and new color grading.
Avengers Endgame: Encore will hit Disney+ streaming just in time for Avengers: Doomsday
Party like it’s 2019, folks, because everything old is (slightly) new again. Back then, we had no inkling of a certain novel virus making its way across the globe, we had not yet had the privilege of seeing Palpatine somehow return in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” and we certainly didn’t think the MCU could ever top its grand finale of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes assembling against the Mad Titan Thanos. Less than a decade later, Marvel Studios is hoping to keep the hype train going on the road to “Doomsday” with “Avengers Endgame: Encore.”
At this point, anything more would be the cherry on top of a very lucrative sundae. The “Endgame” re-release has already allowed Marvel to once again claim the top spot over James Cameron’s “Avatar” in a dance that will likely continue to swing back and forth for years to come. Now, as it heads to the Disney streaming platform, it’s almost certain to help provide a boost to several other MCU installments, as well. As pointed out on social media, certain movies and shows have been highlighted in green to indicate which ones are mandatory viewing to prepare for “Doomsday” — a nifty visual shorthand for the list the studio previously released. Once Disney+ subscribers check out “Endgame: Encore,” you can bet the algorithm will then immediately suggest several of the 15 must-watch Marvel titles to check out next.
In short, it’s a good time to be a Disney fan … and a Disney stockholder, for that matter. For those looking for an excuse to revel in some nostalgia, “Endgame: Encore” fits the bill. “Avengers: Doomsday” will finally arrive in theaters on December 18, 2026.