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Avatar 3 Ignites Box Office with Blazing Debut
20 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Avatar: Fire and Ash grossed $36.5 million on its opening Friday.
- The film is projected to earn $90 million to $105 million domestically this weekend.
- Globally, Avatar: Fire and Ash could reach $365 million by Sunday.
James Cameron's highly anticipated "Avatar: Fire and Ash" has made a powerful entrance at the box office, drawing in $36.5 million from North American theaters on its opening Friday. The film is poised for a strong domestic weekend debut, with projections ranging from $90 million to $105 million. These impressive numbers suggest a significant global opening, potentially reaching $365 million worldwide by Sunday.
While expected to open above the original "Avatar" but below "Avatar: The Way of Water," "Fire and Ash" continues the franchise's legacy of blockbuster success. The narrative centers on Jake Sully, Neytiri, and their family as they face a formidable new enemy with fiery powers.
In other box office news, Angel Studios' animated "David" earned $9.6 million on its opening Friday, aiming for a $25 million weekend. Lionsgate's thriller "The Housemaid" debuted with $8 million, projected to reach $21 million, while "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" earned $6 million, anticipating $15 million to $20 million.
