MUMBAI: Disney and Marvel Studios‘ The Avengers has debuted to a massive opening of $178.4 million from as many as 39 markets across the globe.

The film opened at No. 1 in all 39 territories and posted the biggest opening weekend ever in key Latin American markets including Mexico ($15.9 million) and Brazil ($11.3 million).
BIn the UK, the film debuted to $24.7 million, the biggest opening ever for a superhero title as well as Disney‘s biggest three-day opening. The 3D film grossed $19.7 million in Australia, the second highest opening ever.

In Asia, the film posted the highest opening weekends in history in Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Philippines . In India, Avengers also rolled out and enjoyed the third highest opening for a Western film, according to Disney.