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Avatar: Fire and Ash Soars with $64 Million Weekend

12/29/2025

Summary

Avatar Dominates Box Office

Summary

Avatar Leads Weekend

Avatar: Fire and Ash led Christmas weekend with $64 million, lifting the domestic total to $218 million and worldwide to $760 million.
Avatar: Fire and Ash declined 28% from its debut, a stronger hold than its predecessor.
Zootopia 2 secured second with $20 million, bringing its total to $321 million and becoming the highest-grossing animated film internationally.
A24's Marty Supreme debuted with $17.5 million.
Sony's Anaconda earned $14.6 million.

History

Historical Context

James Cameron's "Avatar," released on December 18, 2009, transformed cinema with its innovative visual effects, grossing $2.9 billion and becoming the highest-grossing film at the time. This success spurred investments in 3D technology, influencing industry standards. The franchise's ongoing appeal is evident in "Avatar: Fire and Ash," which continues to explore themes of colonization and indigenous conflict, reflecting its lasting cultural impact.

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