Avatar 3 Dominates Box Office with $20M Fourth Weekend
James Cameron’s latest installment, Avatar: Fire and Ash, has achieved a remarkable milestone at the box office. It has secured the number one position for four consecutive weekends.
Box Office Performance of Avatar 3
This weekend, the film is projected to earn over $20 million at the domestic box office. On Friday, it generated approximately $5 million in ticket sales. Despite not matching the success of its predecessors, Avatar: Fire and Ash has surpassed the global $1 billion threshold after just three weekends in theaters.
Competition from New Releases
This weekend, Avatar faces competition from new releases, including Paramount’s horror film Primate and Lionsgate’s sequel, Greenland 2: Migration. Primate is expected to open in over 2,900 locations, projecting approximately $11 million for the weekend after taking in $4.5 million on Friday.
- Director: Johannes Roberts, known for films like 47 Meters Down
- Plot: The story centers on a domesticated chimpanzee that becomes dangerous after contracting rabies.
- Cast: Features Oscar winner Troy Kotsur, Johnny Sequoyah, and Jessica Alexander
On the other hand, Greenland 2: Migration, directed by Ric Roman Waugh, is anticipated to earn between $8 million and $10 million in its North American debut. This sequel continues the narrative of a family escaping the aftermath of a catastrophic comet strike.
Other Notable Releases
Besides these new titles, other films are also drawing attention at the box office. The Housemaid, starring Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney, earned $3.3 million on Friday. Meanwhile, Timothee Chalamet’s Marty Supreme, a potential awards season contender, grossed $2.2 million in the same time frame.
Achievements of Anaconda
Sony’s adventure comedy Anaconda has crossed a significant milestone, exceeding $100 million at the global box office, with a total of $101.6 million. The film, featuring Jack Black and Paul Rudd, generated $1.28 million on Friday from 3,075 locations, projecting a domestic weekend total of approximately $4.6 million.
As January progresses, Avatar: Fire and Ash continues to demonstrate its box office dominance, while also showcasing the competitive landscape from new releases. The continued success of these films adds to the excitement of the current cinematic offerings.
