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Mercy vs. Avatar 2: Box Office Showdown Looms
22 Jan
Summary
- Mercy projected to earn $10-13 million opening weekend.
- Avatar: Fire and Ash expected to gross $8-10 million.
- Mercy's critics' score is a potential concern for its box office.
January 2026 is poised to be a blockbuster month at the box office, with new releases like Greenland 2 and Mercy entering a competitive landscape. Chris Pratt's sci-fi thriller Mercy is slated for release on January 23, 2026, setting up a direct box office battle with Avatar: Fire and Ash over the weekend.
Projections indicate Mercy could earn between $10 million and $13 million in North America from January 23-25. This figure may allow it to surpass Avatar: Fire and Ash, which is anticipated to bring in $8 million to $10 million. Avatar: Fire and Ash has already achieved significant success, with worldwide earnings exceeding $1.33 billion.
Despite potentially outperforming Avatar: Fire and Ash in its opening weekend, Mercy faces a challenge due to its low 19% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, historical box office performance suggests that critical reception does not always dictate audience turnout. The actual box office results for Mercy will become clear by the end of the weekend.
