‘Fire and Ash’ Surpasses $760 Million Worldwide in Just Two Weekends
James Cameron’s sci-fi masterpiece, “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” has made a remarkable debut at the global box office, surpassing $760 million within just two weekends. The film collected $245.2 million worldwide during its release, including $181.2 million across 51 international markets during the holiday season.
Box Office Performance
The film’s international performance showed a slight decline, with a 25% drop compared to its opening weekend. Currently, “Avatar: Fire and Ash” has grossed $217 million in North America and a substantial $542 million internationally.
Top International Markets
Key markets outside the U.S. and Canada include:
- China: $99.6 million
- France: $54.4 million
- Germany: $43.1 million
- Korea: $32.1 million
This film is already positioned as the sixth-highest-grossing Hollywood film of the year. Its success puts it on track to surpass other box office hits like “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” ($714 million) and “Jurassic World: Rebirth” ($869 million).
Future Expectations
The forthcoming “Avatar 3” is anticipated to be another box office giant, possibly becoming 2025’s third film to exceed the $1 billion mark. It will join two other Disney releases: the “Lilo & Stitch” remake, which earned $1.03 billion, and “Zootopia 2,” which is currently at $1.3 billion.
Notably, Disney has dominated the box office this year, with no competing studios releasing a film that has topped the billion-dollar milestone since 2023.
Historical Context
The expectations for “Avatar: Fire and Ash” are high, as its predecessors hold significant earnings records. The original “Avatar” made an astounding $2.9 billion, while “Avatar: The Way of Water” reached $2.3 billion. While “Avatar 3” may not need to reach $2 billion to be deemed a success, it must sustain its presence in theaters to justify its extensive budget.
Historically, “Avatar” films have demonstrated considerable box office durability, often remaining in theaters longer than typical releases.
Competitive Films
Disney’s other notable title, “Zootopia 2,” has also been performing well, accumulating $1.42 billion globally, which includes $321.4 million domestically and $1.099 billion internationally. Its fifth weekend alone contributed $87.9 million worldwide.
In another box office milestone, Universal’s musical “Wicked: For Good” has crossed the $500 million threshold. The film features Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo and has earned $503.9 million globally, successfully exceeding its $150 million production budget.
As the box office landscape evolves, “Avatar: Fire and Ash” is set to continue its impressive journey, with audiences eagerly awaiting its next chapters.
