Avengers: Infinity War

Avengers: Infinity War estimated to break global opening weekend record

Industry tracker Exhibitor Relations made the estimate, even though the film has not yet opened in China.

If confirmed, the superhero sequel would overtake The Fate of the Furious's $542m global opening weekend haul, a record set in 2017.

The film is also seen taking the all-time domestic opening record, making $250m in the US alone.

Official figures will come out on Monday, but this would put Avengers ahead of Star Wars: The Force Awakens' $248m take.

Infinity War, directed by brothers Joe and Anthony Russo, cost between $300m and $400m to make.