“Fire and Ash’ Headlines New Year’s Eve 2025 Celebration”
As New Year’s Eve 2025 approaches, Disney’s Avatar: Fire and Ash has emerged as a standout in an otherwise slow box office period. The film generated $8.1 million in revenue on December 31st, contributing to a significant domestic total of $250.2 million.
Box Office Overview
The domestic box office total for 2025 has reached approximately $8.87 billion, marking a 1.5% increase from the previous year. Comscore will release updated figures following the accumulation of residuals. The 2023 box office was notably strong, reaching $9.04 billion, bolstered by hits like Barbie and Oppenheimer.
Market Trends
Paul Dergarabedian, Comscore’s Head of Marketplace Trends, provided insights into the year’s box office dynamics. The year exhibited a mix of highs and lows, with record performances in specific periods. Despite earlier expectations for a $9 billion annual total, projections suggest 2025 may fall short.
- Key events included a strong April, a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend, and a solid December.
- Notably, PG-rated films outpaced PG-13 films in revenue for the second consecutive year.
- The horror genre experienced unprecedented success, amassing over $1.4 billion domestically.
Avatar: Fire and Ash Performance
Worldwide, Avatar: Fire and Ash is on track to surpass $860 million, aiming to join Zootopia 2 and Lilo & Stitch as Disney’s third film to exceed $1 billion in 2025. Its early performance, however, lags behind its predecessor, Avatar: Way of Water.
- Fire and Ash has seen a 26% decrease compared to the previous film during the same time frame.
- Its 13-day cumulative total stands at $250.1 million, slightly below the original film’s take of $268.8 million.
New Year’s Eve Revenue Trends
On New Year’s Eve, total box office earnings amounted to around $28.7 million, a 38% drop from the previous day’s $46.4 million. This trend mirrors what is observed during holiday periods like Christmas.
Top Performers at the Box Office
The following list showcases the top ten films during New Year’s Eve 2025:
| Rank | Film | Theaters | Wednesday Gross | Week Total | Overall Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avatar: Fire and Ash | 3,800 | $8.1M | $96.4M | $250.1M |
| 2 | Zootopia 2 | 3,370 | $4.6M | $36.5M | $337.9M |
| 3 | Marty Supreme | 2,668 | $2.4M | $28.1M | $38.9M |
| 4 | David | 2,867 | $2.375M | $21.4M | $58.5M |
| 5 | Anaconda | 3,509 | $2.19M | $22.7M | $31.8M |
| 6 | The Housemaid | 3,042 | $2.155M | $25.2M | $56.2M |
| 7 | Song Sung Blue | 2,587 | $2.1M | $12.4M | $16.88M |
| 8 | SpongeBob Movie | 3,570 | $2.0M | $19.3M | $46.3M |
| 9 | Wicked: For Good | 2,008 | $970K | $9M | $335.4M |
| 10 | Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 | 2,280 | $520K | $7.1M | $121.6M |
As the film industry heads into 2026, expectations rise with prominent franchises and filmmakers set to attract audiences. The landscape remains dynamic, driven by evolving market trends and audience preferences.
