Which film briefly dethroned “Avatar” as the highest-grossing film of all time?

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Which film briefly dethroned “Avatar” as the highest-grossing film of all time?

“>Avatar”> was briefly dethroned as the highest-grossing film of all time by “>Avengers: Endgame”> in 2019. However, a theatrical re-release helped “>Avatar”> reclaim its top spot. As of Jan. 8, 2023, “>Avatar”> is still the highest-grossing film of all time, with more than $2.8 billion worldwide earnings. Avatar: The Way of Water has become the highest-grossing overseas release of the pandemic era and the No. 5 title ever offshore, behind “>Avatar,”> “>Avengers: Endgame,”> “>Titanic,”> and “>Avengers: Infinity War.”>