How did Avatar 3 perform on its opening weekend?

Avatar: Fire and Ash opened with $88 million domestically, falling short of its $100 million projection.

Did Avatar 3 beat other movies released this weekend?

Yes, Avatar: Fire and Ash's opening was higher than The Housemaid ($19 million) and David ($22 million).

What is the box office history of the Avatar franchise?

Previous Avatar films had modest openings but achieved massive global success due to strong staying power.

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Avatar 3 Underwhelms: Box Office Disappointment

22 Dec

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Summary

Avatar: Fire and Ash debuted with $88 million, missing projections.
Franchise history shows slow burns leading to global success.
David, a faith-based animated film, set a new studio record.

James Cameron's latest installment, Avatar: Fire and Ash, has kicked off its theatrical run with a domestic debut of $88 million, failing to meet its anticipated $100 million target. This opening figure, however, still surpassed competing films such as Sydney Sweeney's thriller The Housemaid and Angel Studios' animated musical David, which debuted to $19 million and $22 million respectively.

The franchise's history suggests that initial box office numbers are not indicative of overall success. Both the original Avatar (2009) and its sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), had modest opening weekends of $77 million and $134 million, respectively, but went on to achieve massive global revenues and sustained popularity over several weeks.

Angel Studios' David made a significant impact, recording a $22 million debut and setting a new benchmark for faith-based animated films. This performance marks a notable achievement for the studio, outperforming previous releases and historical records in its category. Avatar: Fire and Ash has already garnered $345 million globally, indicating potential for the franchise's characteristic slow-burn success.