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Avatar 2 Re-Release Underwhelms at Box Office Despite Hype

5 Oct

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Summary

Avatar 2 re-release collects just $1.1M on opening Friday
New Ash People clan to be introduced as enemy in Avatar 3
Film available on Disney+, dampening audience enthusiasm

As of October 5th, 2025, the re-release of James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water has struggled to captivate audiences at the North American box office. The film, which was re-released this past Friday with a sneak peek of the upcoming Avatar 3, collected just $1.1 million on its opening day, a disappointing figure considering it was shown across 2,140 screens, including premium format screens.

This underwhelming performance comes in contrast to the original Avatar's re-release in 2022, which earned $3.4 million over 1,860 theaters. Industry analysts now predict that Avatar: The Way of Water's re-issue will earn between $3 million and $4 million during its opening weekend, a far cry from the blockbuster numbers the franchise is known for.

One potential factor contributing to the muted response is the film's availability on Disney+, which may have dampened audience enthusiasm for a theatrical re-release. Additionally, the sequel is only three years old, unlike the original Avatar, which had a 13-year gap between its initial release and re-issue.