It was inevitable, but it finally happened!
"Avengers: Age of Ultron" has crossed $1 billion at the worldwide box office in 24 days.
It wasn't fast enough; however, to beat "Furious 7" to the milestone.
The Universal Studios' film crossed $1 billion in a record 17 days to become the fastest movie to hit the landmark ever.
"Age of Ultron" owes much of its success to its international rollout, which is responsible for over $600 million of its gross.
Earlier this week, the sequel debuted to a record $34 million opening in China.
The film is performing weaker than its predecessor domestically.
In 13 days, "Age of Ultron" has made more than $329 million state side. At the same point in 2012, "Avengers"had already made over $395 million.
Overall, 2012's "Avengers" made $623.4 million domestically.
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