Melanie Ruiz
Culture

Marvel’s 10 Biggest Box-Office Openings

Avengers: Infinity War shattered records—but is it the MCU’s all-time best performer?

Infinity War spent its first weekend HULK-SMASHING previous opening weekend box office records. Bringing in $258 million domestically and $641 million worldwide (without China, no less), it has the largest opening ever, everywhere. And Black Panther is still in the game, coming in at number five the same weekend. So far, the 19 Marvel Cinematic Universe films have earned almost $15.5 billion at the box office. But when you factor in inflation, what are the top ten openings of the MCU?

  • Image may contain Tom Holland Clothing Apparel Costume Human Person Transportation Vehicle Train and Female
    Photo: Everett Collection
    01

    Spider-man: Homecoming (2017)

    Opening Weekend: $120,303,700\ Lifetime: $334,201,140
  • This image may contain Tom Holland Human Person and Costume
    Photo: Marvel Studios
    02

    Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

    Opening Weekend: $122,745,000\ Lifetime: $314,632,735
  • Image may contain Human Person Costume Clothing Apparel Helmet Evening Dress Gown Robe and Fashion
    Photo: Everett Collection
    03

    Iron Man 2 (2010)

    Opening Weekend: $185,417,200\ Lifetime: $312,433,331
  • This image may contain Human Person Clothing Apparel and Pom Klementieff
    Photo: Everett Collection
    04

    Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

    Opening Weekend: $150,275,200\ Lifetime: $389,813,101
  • Image may contain Costume Helmet Clothing Apparel Elizabeth Olsen Human Person Billy Eichner and Sunglasses
    Photos: Marvel Studios
    05

    Captain America: Civil War (2016)

    Opening Weekend: $188,373,100\ Lifetime: $408,084,349
  • Image may contain Nature and Outdoors
    Photo: Marvel Studios
    06

    Iron Man 3 (2013)

    Opening Weekend: $190,769,400\ Lifetime: $409,013,994
  • Image may contain Human Person Clothing Apparel Road Asphalt Tarmac Footwear and Shoe
    Photo: Marvel Studios
    07

    Black Panther (2018)

    Opening Weekend: $202,003,951\ Lifetime: $698,745,233 (so far)
  • Image may contain Helmet Clothing and Apparel
    Photo: Marvel Studios
    08

    Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

    Opening Weekend: $203,933,700\ Lifetime: $459,005,868
  • Image may contain Tom Hiddleston Human Person Clothing Apparel and Light
    Photo: Marvel Studios
    09

    Marvel's The Avengers (2012)

    Opening Weekend: $234,518,100\ Lifetime: $623,357,910
  • This image may contain Human Person and Costume
    Photo: Walt Disney Studios and The Everett Collection
    10

    Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

    Opening Weekend: $257,698,183\ Lifetime: $627,649,180 (so far\!)
  • Image may contain Human Person and Face
    Photos: Walt Disney Studios and The Everett Collection
    11

    MCU Top Opening Weekend Box Office:

    1. Avengers: Infinity War $234,518,100 2. Marvel’s The Avengers $203,933,700 3. Avengers: Age of Ultron $203,933,700 4. Black Panther $202,004,000 5. Captain America: Winter Soldier $188,373,100 6. Iron Man 3 $190,769,400 7. Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 $150,275,200 8. Iron Man 2 $185,417,200 9. Thor: Ragnarok $122,745,000 10. Spider-man: Homecoming $120,303,700\ \ \*Figures have been adjusted for inflation in 2018.
Read More
What Black Panther’s Success Means for the Future of Movies
After this weekend, everything is different.
Angela Watercutter
Black Panther Is All a Superhero Movie Can Be, and More
Ryan Coogler's movie overflows with truth and fire, providing an urgent counter-history for film and mass media.
Jason Parham
Now That We've All Seen It, Let's Talk About Black Panther
We've seen it. You've seen it. It's time we all talked it out.
Justice Namaste, Jason Parham, Phuc Pham, Peter Rubin, and Angela Watercutter
Want More Black Panther? Here Are 5 Comics to Read
Want a crash course on T'Challa before hitting the theater this weekend? Start here.
Graeme McMillan
Black Panther’s Director of Photography Is an IRL Superhero
Rachel Morrison is the first female cinematographer to be nominated for an Academy Award—and continues to blaze a trail.
Angela Watercutter
Foreo Offers: LUNA Cleansers, LED Devices and Skincare Tool Deals
Save on Foreo favorites, including LUNA cleansing brushes, BEAR microcurrent devices, and masks and accessories to level up your daily skincare routine at home.
Boutayna Chokrane
Unlock Top Entertainment: The Best Starz Promo Codes & Deals for April 2026
Ready to stream award-winning series, hit movies, and exclusive originals? Our comprehensive guide helps you find every active Starz coupon, free trial, and discount code to save big on your subscription this month.
Molly Higgins
The Latest AI Documentary Asks: Just How Scared Should We Be?
The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist seeks the middle ground on a polarizing technology—and ends up letting tech execs like Sam Altman off the hook.
Miles Klee
The Best Noise-Canceling Buds to Bring Silence
Everyone needs a good pair of ANC earbuds. These are the best of the bunch.
Ryan Waniata
MAGA Media Seems to Have Hit Its Breaking Point Over Iran
“The online right wasn’t supportive and there wasn’t anything that was going to change that,” says one person familiar with the Republican influencer pipeline.
Makena Kelly
The 14 Best Gifts for Lego Lovers
Your kids are only kids for so long, but love and Lego sets last forever. Here are our top picks for the Lego fan in your life.
Adrienne So
Top iRobot Discounts: Roomba Robot Vacuums and Smart Cleaning Deals
Save on iRobot products, including robot vacuums and mops designed to handle pet hair, daily messes, and hands-free cleaning with smart home integration.
Nena Farrell