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Avatar 3 Surpasses Way of Water, Nears Top 10
28 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Avatar: Fire and Ash outgrossed The Way of Water on its second Friday.
- The film is nearing the top 10 highest-grossing films of 2025 domestically.
- It is expected to cross $200 million in North America this weekend.
Avatar: Fire and Ash has claimed the top spot at the domestic box office, collecting $22.6 million on its second Friday, December 26, 2025. This performance exceeded that of Avatar: The Way of Water, which earned $19.3 million on its corresponding second Friday. The James Cameron film's domestic total now stands at $176.3 million after eight days, with projections to surpass $200 million this weekend.
The film is on track to enter the top 10 highest-grossing films of 2025 domestically, potentially surpassing Captain America: Brave New World's $200.5 million. It is also poised to overtake The Conjuring: Last Rites' $177.7 million domestic haul, moving up the rankings. This resurgence is attributed to holiday demand, though maintaining this momentum will be key.
Avatar: Fire and Ash, released on December 19, 2025, has shown a 38% decline from its opening Friday. While its visual spectacle remains a draw, a compelling plot will be vital to leave a lasting impression and achieve blockbuster status, mirroring the success of its predecessors.
