Disney's The Avengers opens on Friday, May 4 in North America, but has already opened huge with $178.4 million in 39 international territories. With an expected North American debut weekend that should easily top the $100 million mark, the film is destined to be one of the highest grossing films of the summer and the year! Data below courtesy of Disney International:

MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS (Marvel Studios) began its record-breaking worldwide rollout opening in 39 international territories representing 70% of the international marketplace. The film opens in the U.S. on May 4th.

Estimated international cume through 4/29 is $178.4 MILLION.

International Highlights:

• Biggest opening weekend ever in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Central America, Bolivia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, New Zealand, The Philippines.

• Biggest opening days in New Zealand, Taiwan, Iceland & Malaysia

• Opened #1 in every market.

Key Territories

UK $24.7M

Australia $19.7M

Mexico $15.9M

Korea $12.9M

France $12.7M

Brazil $11.3M

Italy $10.4M

Taiwan $7.7M

Spain $7.3M

Germany $6.7M

Philippines $6.5M

HK $4.6M

Other $38.0M

Total $178.4M

Details by key territory

Australia - represents the 2nd highest opening weekend of all-time and the highest Disney and Marvel opening weekend ever.

Korea - represents the 5th highest western opening weekend of all-time and the highest Disney and Marvel opening weekend ever.

Taiwan - represents the highest openingweekend of all-time!

Hong Kong – highest opening weekend of all-time!

Malaysia - highest opening weekend of all-time!

New Zealand - highest opening weekend of all-time!

The Philippines - highest opening weekend of all-time! The Saturday was the highest grossing single day in history!

Vietnam – 2nd highest opening weekend of all-time and highest Disney/Marvel opening weekend ever.

India – 3rd highest western opening weekend of all-time and highest Disney/Marvel opening weekend ever.

UK – represents the highest superhero opening ever and highest Disney 3-day opening weekend ever

Argentina – highest opening weekend of all-time!

Brazil – highest opening weekend of all-time!

Mexico – highest opening weekend of all-time!

Ecuador – highest opening weekend of all-time!

Central America – highest opening weekend of all-time!

Peru – highest opening weekend of all-time!

Bolivia – highest opening weekend of all-time!

Mexico – highest opening weekend of all-time!

Ecuador – highest opening weekend of all-time!

Central America – highest opening weekend of all-time!

Peru – highest opening weekend of all-time!

Bolivia – highest opening weekend of all-time!