Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment in James Cameron’s blockbuster franchise, opened in theatres worldwide on December 19 amid massive expectations. Despite mixed early reviews, the film is witnessing strong opening-day traction globally, driven by brand loyalty, premium formats, and bookings.
Day 1 Box Office Collection
Market Collection USA $12 million International (Excluding USA) $60 million India (Part of International) $22 million Worldwide Total $72 million AVATAR FRANCHISE — BOX OFFICE COMPARISON & #Avatar3
AVATAR (2009)
• Budget: $237M
• Worldwide Lifetime: $2.92B
• Opening Weekend (WW): $241M
• Result: All-time Industry BlockbusterAVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER (2022)
• Budget: $350–400M
• Worldwide Lifetime: $2.32B
• Opening… pic.twitter.com/ruo8UXQKfB— Ravi Chaudhary (@BURN4DESIRE1) December 16, 2025
In India, Avatar 3 benefited from:
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Strong bookings in metro cities
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High IMAX and 3D ticket pricing
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Limited major competition on release day.
Avatar Franchise — Box Office Comparison
| Film | Release Year | Budget | Worldwide Lifetime Collection | Opening Weekend (WW) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avatar | 2009 | $237M | $2.92B | $241M | All-Time Industry Blockbuster |
| Avatar: The Way of Water | 2022 | $350–400M | $2.32B | $441M | Historic Blockbuster |
| Avatar: Fire and Ash | 2025 | $400M+ (Reported) | TBA | TBA | Opening Strong |
