Avatar: Fire And Ash Box Office: James Cameron's Sci-Fi Projected To Open With $350 Million Worldwide
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James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash is predicted to earn $350M+ worldwide during its opening weekend, potentially rivaling its predecessors' success.
James Cameron's highly anticipated *Avatar: Fire and Ash* launched its international release on Wednesday amid significant expectations. Current box office forecasts suggest a global opening weekend between $340 million and $365 million, positioning it between the openings of the original *Avatar* and *Avatar: Way of Water*.
Variety reports that *Avatar 3* is expected to generate between $90 million and $105 million domestically from 3,800 theaters. International markets are projected to contribute an additional $250 million to $275 million.
For context, *Avatar* debuted with $232 million worldwide in 2009, while *Avatar: Way of Water* opened to $441 million. Should these projections hold true, *Avatar: Fire and Ash* is on track for a debut comparable to the franchise's previous successes.
The pressure is on for *Fire & Ash* to perform strongly, as the previous two installments each surpassed $2 billion in global box office revenue. The *Avatar* films are known not only for strong openings but also for their long-term staying power in theaters. The original *Avatar* held the No. 1 spot domestically for seven weeks, eventually reaching $760 million in North America and $2.92 billion worldwide (including re-releases), making it the highest-grossing film of all time. *Avatar 2* opened with $134 million domestically and ultimately grossed $688 million in North America and $2.3 billion worldwide.
It remains to be seen whether *Avatar: Fire & Ash* can replicate the staying power of its predecessors. If it does, the *Avatar* franchise could become the first in history with three films exceeding $2 billion in revenue, a feat currently matched only by Marvel's *Avengers: Endgame* (2019) and *Avengers: Infinity War* (2018).
In India, *Avatar 3* is set to release on December 19 in multiple languages. Advance ticket sales indicate a strong opening day, with projections exceeding 30 crores (over $3.5 million). *Avatar: Way of Water* opened with nearly 50 crores gross in 2022 and went on to earn approximately 500 crores during its theatrical run. Stay tuned for further updates.
