Avatar 3 Dominates Christmas; Marty Supreme Kicks Off Powerfully
James Cameron’s latest installment, “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” has proven its box office dominance this holiday season. The film led the domestic box office throughout the Christmas period, showcasing its ability to draw crowds despite new releases.
Box Office Performance of Avatar 3
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” earned $64 million over the three-day Christmas weekend. During the full holiday period, this figure increased to $88 million. The film experienced a modest 28% decline from its opening weekend, a far cry from the 52% drop seen with its predecessor, “The Way of Water.”
Current Earnings
- Domestic earnings: $217.7 million
- Global earnings: $760 million
With its strong start and established franchise momentum, “Avatar: Fire and Ash” is expected to remain a top contender at the box office into the new year. The first two “Avatar” films each held the No. 1 spot for seven consecutive weekends, collectively grossing over $2 billion.
Notable New Releases
In addition to “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” several new films released over the Christmas weekend. “Marty Supreme,” a sports dramedy from A24, debuted strongly, taking third place. It grossed $17.4 million during the weekend and $27.1 million over the four-day holiday. This is the best opening weekend for A24 since “Civil War,” which earned $25 million.
Audience Reception
The compelling performance of “Marty Supreme,” directed by Josh Safdie and starring Timothée Chalamet, reflects its appeal to audiences. The film received a “B+” grade from CinemaScore, and 65% of viewers were under 35. Positive reviews and word-of-mouth are expected to bolster its box office journey.
Other Films in the Mix
| Film Title | Weekend Earnings | Four-Day Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Zootopia 2 | $20 million | $25.2 million |
| The Housemaid | $15.4 million | $18.9 million |
| Anaconda | $14.6 million | $23.7 million |
| Song Sung Blue | $7.6 million | $12 million |
Industry Insights
Disney’s “Zootopia 2” has continued to perform well, with total domestic earnings reaching $320 million and global earnings of $1.42 billion since its release. It remains the highest-grossing Hollywood film of the year.
Meanwhile, Lionsgate’s “The Housemaid” continues to perform strongly, amassing $46.6 million domestically. The film features prominent stars such as Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.
Year-End Box Office Overview
The overall domestic box office is projected to reach $8.87 billion by the end of the year, a slight increase from last year but still trailing behind pre-pandemic figures of $9 billion. The performances of “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” “Zootopia 2,” and other films have provided a robust conclusion to the year.
As the film industry closes out the year, all eyes remain on blockbusters like “Avatar” to see if they can set new records in the coming weeks.
