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‘Infinity War’ record opening revised to $257.7M
“Avengers: Infinity War” was even bigger than previously estimated.
The Walt Disney Co. on Monday reported final weekend numbers for the superhero smash at $257.7 million in U.S. and Canadian theaters, further boosting the film’s record-breaking opening weekend.
The revised figure was due to unexpectedly strong Sunday ticket sales, Disney said. The Marvel blockbuster grossed $69.2 million on Sunday, besting the record held by “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” by more than $8 million.
Disney had forecast a $250 million debut, which topped the $248 million record set by “The Force Awakens” in 2015. Accounting for inflation, “The Force Awakens” would still narrowly edge “Infinity War” by a few million.
Marvel now holds six of the top 10 opening weekends of all time, with Disney accounting for nine of the 10. “Infinity War” also set a new global opening weekend record with ticket sales exceeding $630 million worldwide.
The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Sunday, followed by distribution studio, gross, number of theater locations, average receipts per location, total gross and number of weeks in release, as compiled Monday by comScore:
1. “Avengers: Infinity War,” Disney, $257,698,183, 4,474 locations, $57,599 average, $257,698,183, 1 Week.
2. “A Quiet Place,” Paramount, $11,004,977, 3,565 locations, $3,087 average, $148,528,278, 4 Weeks.
3. “I Feel Pretty,” STX Entertainment, $8,176,757, 3,440 locations, $2,377 average, $29,620,318, 2 Weeks.
4. “Rampage,” Warner Bros., $7,205,315, 3,508 locations, $2,054 average, $78,030,872, 3 Weeks.
5. “Black Panther,” Disney, $4,736,428, 1,650 locations, $2,871 average, $688,364,917, 11 Weeks.
6. “Super Troopers 2,” 20th Century Fox, $3,729,287, 2,125 locations, $1,755 average, $22,214,216, 2 Weeks.
7. “Truth or Dare,” Universal, $3,268,145, 2,420 locations, $1,350 average, $35,374,140, 3 Weeks.
8. “Blockers,” Universal, $2,975,260, 2,324 locations, $1,280 average, $53,246,750, 4 Weeks.
9. “Ready Player One,” Warner Bros., $2,563,325, 2,365 locations, $1,084 average, $130,811,543, 5 Weeks.
10. “Traffik,” Lionsgate, $1,654,694, 1,046 locations, $1,582 average, $6,786,968, 2 Weeks.
11. “Isle of Dogs,” Fox Searchlight, $1,427,275, 1,001 locations, $1,426 average, $27,047,998, 6 Weeks.
12. “MET Opera: Cendrillon (2018),” Fathom Events, $1,300,000, 900 locations, $1,444 average, $1,300,000, 1 Week.
13. “A Wrinkle in Time,” Disney, $981,856, 371 locations, $2,647 average, $94,930,902, 8 Weeks.
14. “I Can Only Imagine,” Roadside Attractions, $777,709, 970 locations, $802 average, $81,084,294, 7 Weeks.
15. “Chappaquiddick,” Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures, $694,989, 704 locations, $987 average, $15,808,830, 4 Weeks.
16. “Sherlock Gnomes,” Paramount, $673,943, 731 locations, $922 average, $40,637,943, 6 Weeks.
17. “Tyler Perry’s Acrimony,” Lionsgate, $640,477, 540 locations, $1,186 average, $42,223,020, 5 Weeks.
18. “Bharat Ane Nenu,” Great India Films, $366,996, 189 locations, $1,942 average, $3,156,805, 2 Weeks.
19. “You Were Never Really Here,” Amazon Studios, $350,105, 233 locations, $1,503 average, $1,793,481, 4 Weeks.
20. “The Miracle Season,” MIRR/LD, $290,939, 430 locations, $677 average, $9,441,585, 4 Weeks.
Every once in a while, a debut comes along that doesn’t just introduce an artist – it reveals a soul. Marz Starlife’s first EP, Healing, is exactly that. It’s raw, it’s heartfelt, and it doesn’t pretend to have everything figured out. Instead, it leans into the messiness of real life – the mistakes, the heartbreak, the isolation – and tries to make sense of it all through music. Born in Jamaica, raised in the UK, and now back on the island, Marz brings a cross-cultural perspective to his storytelling, but at the heart of Healing is something deeply human: the need to reckon with the past in order to move forward.
Across the project’s standout tracks, Marz doesn’t hold back. In Bad Memories, he opens up about years lost to incarceration, fractured relationships, and the weight of regret. “Spent four birthdays locked up, baby remember me please,” he raps, in a tone that’s both matter-of-fact and aching. The production stays subdued and moody, letting the lyrics breathe. There’s no glorification of the streets here, only reflection. He admits to being young and caught up in the chase for fast money, but he also shows growth, making it clear that he’s not the same person he once was. It’s a track that lingers, not because it tries to be flashy, but because it feels real.
The title track, Healing, is where everything clicks. Marz taps into something almost spiritual as he raps, “I turn pain into power, darkness to light.” The song is layered with poetic lines and subtle emotional shifts, balancing toughness with tenderness. There’s a determination to rise above, even when the scars still sting. He reflects on his upbringing, his time in the streets, and the inner battles he continues to fight. “No shrink can understand how I’m feeling,” he says, and honestly, it’s hard not to believe him. The pain here is too specific, too lived-in. But instead of letting it swallow him, he uses it to fuel something greater.
What’s refreshing about Healing is that it doesn’t try to fit neatly into any one genre or narrative. Marz blends elements of UK hip-hop, Jamaican rhythm, and emotional rap into something that feels uniquely his own. He’s not here to be the loudest or the flashiest; he’s here to be honest. And in a world full of over-produced, over-polished music, that honesty stands out.
With Healing, Marz Starlife has given us more than a debut; he’s given us a mirror into his journey, and maybe even our own. Whether you’ve lived through similar struggles or are just someone who appreciates music with depth and heart, this EP is worth your time. It’s a reminder that healing isn’t linear, but it’s possible, and that sometimes telling your story is the most powerful thing you can do.
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