The Avengers‘ is the first film of 2012 to gross over $1 billion. It made a debut of $207.4 million in North America, allowing it to become the first film in cinematic history to earn over $200 million in its opening weekend. It is currently the 12th highest-grossing film of all time, the 18th highest-grossing domestically, and the twelfth film to gross over $1 billion worldwide, reaching the mark faster than any film in cinematic history.
