what is the difference between endgame and endgame encore

Avengers: Endgame Encore ( is the 2026 updated re-release of the original 2019 film, featuring updated color grading and roughly four minutes of new footage that bridges the story to Avengers: Doomsday. While the core three-hour plot against Thanos remains identical, Encore alters the ending and adds new bookend scenes.

Key Differences

• Runtime and Visuals. The original 2019 cut runs 181 minutes, whereas the Encore edition extends to about 185 or 186 minutes depending on the format. It also includes refreshed color grading across the film.
• Cast Introduction. Encore opens with a brief, direct-to-camera introduction from stars Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans reflecting on the film’s legacy.
• Extended Ending. Directors Anthony and Joe Russo extended Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter’s final dance scene. In the new footage, Loki visits the couple to warn them or offer help.
• Post-Credits Stingers. Unlike the original release, which had no post-credits scenes, Encore includes new stingers during the credits. These teasers feature Mobius tracking multiverse incursions at the TVA, an isolated Bruce Banner encountering Doctor Doom, and a glimpse of Doom forging his mask.

Release and Availability

• Theatrical Formats. When Encore returned to theaters in September 2026, standard and IMAX screenings ran 183 minutes, while Infinity Vision screenings included the complete 186-minute cut with all post-credits scenes.
• Streaming. The full Avengers: Endgame Encore cut is available to stream exclusively on Disney+ as of November 13, 2026, ahead of Avengers: Doomsday hitting theaters on December 18, 2026.