Avatar: Fire and Ash Potentially Reaching $350 Million on Opening Weekend

International Box Office Smash: Avatar: Fire and Ash on Course for $350M Debut

James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash debuted in theaters internationally on December 17, earning 20th Century Studios and Disney over $100 million and positioning itself to earn between $340 million and $380 million during its opening weekend. Analysts project the film will earn $41 million in China before its first Sunday. In South Korea, it grossed $9.7 million in its first two days, while in Brazil, Avatar: Fire and Ash has already earned $2.5 million ahead of its weekend debut. In the US, Avatar: Fire and Ash earned over $36 million on its first day, setting the stage to approach $100 million domestically during its initial weekend. Avatar: Fire and Ash stars Oona Chaplin as Varang. The film’s early success anticipates other high-profile releases slated for 2025, including Paul Feig’s The Housemaid, based on Freida McFadden’s bestseller; David, a kid-friendly retelling of the David and Goliath story; and The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.

Projected $350M Debut in Five Days for Avatar: Fire and Ash, Boosted by International Box Office Sales

Notably, Avatar: Fire and Ash earned $17.2 million in China, which was not included in its initial international total. By Saturday, South Korea’s box office contributions brought the film’s earnings to $9.7 million. With more than $170 million earned already, Avatar: Fire and Ash is projected to reach $350 million within its first five days.

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