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'Avatar: Fire And Ash' is on track to become a major box office success, with projections showing the film could reach $1 billion worldwide. Since its release, the movie has already earned about $760 million globally.
According to industry reports, the third instalment in James Cameron's Avatar series has performed strongly despite concerns about franchise fatigue. As of 28th December, the film had brought in more than $760 million worldwide, including a solid boost over the Christmas holiday period.
'Avatar: Fire And Ash' Growing Success
In the United States, the film earned around $88 million over the long holiday weekend, pushing its domestic total to roughly $218 million. International audiences have contributed even more, with overseas earnings reaching about $543 million so far. Based on this momentum, the film is expected to cross the $1 billion mark by the end of next weekend.
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These numbers come after James Cameron previously expressed concern that slower post-pandemic theatre attendance and audience fatigue could affect the film's performance and potentially put future sequels at risk. He has said that if the fourth and fifth 'Avatar' films are ever cancelled, he would publicly reveal the story plans for those chapters.
'Avatar' Box Office Dominance
The Avatar franchise has a long history of box office dominance. The original 2009 film remains the highest-grossing movie of all time, with over $2.9 billion, while the 2022 sequel, 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' with over $2.3 billion, ranks among the top earners in cinema history.
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Set after the events of 'The Way of Water,' 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' follows Jake Sully and Neytiri as they navigate grief and new dangers on Pandora, including a hostile Na'vi tribe known as the Mangkwan clan.
Critical response has been mixed but generally positive, with reviewers noting that while the film revisits familiar themes, it still delivers a visually immersive and cinematic experience.