'Avatar: Fire and Ash' debuts strong; earns $345M globally
What's the story
The latest installment in the Avatar franchise, Avatar: Fire and Ash, has made a strong debut at the global box office. Directed by James Cameron, the film raked in approximately $345 million during its five-day opening weekend. This figure includes $257 million from international markets across 53 territories and an additional $89 million from domestic earnings in the US alone.
Franchise comparison
'Fire and Ash' sees 21% dip from previous installment
Despite its impressive earnings, Avatar: Fire and Ash witnessed a significant decline of 21% compared to the opening weekend of its predecessor, Avatar: The Way of Water. The second film in the franchise had a debut of $441.7 million in 2022. This drop can be attributed to heightened anticipation for the second installment due to a longer gap since its predecessor's release.
Box office ranking
'Fire and Ash' secures 2nd biggest opening of 2025
Despite the dip in earnings, Avatar: Fire and Ash has secured the title of the second biggest opening of 2025. The film's debut weekend earnings were only surpassed by Zootopia 2, which grossed $560.3 million. Additionally, it ranks as the ninth biggest opener for Hollywood releases in the post-pandemic era, with Spider-Man: No Way Home still holding onto the top spot at $600.5 million.