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Box Office Resilience: 'Avatar' Tops $300M, 'Zootopia 2' Shines

1/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

Avatar: Fire and Ash earned $40 million this weekend and surpassed $300 million domestically.
Zootopia 2 grossed $19 million this weekend for a domestic total of $363 million.
The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, earned $14.8 million and is expected to exceed $100 million.
A24's Marty Supreme has grossed $56 million, marking a significant success for the studio.
January's box office shows resilience in a traditionally slow month.

History

Historical Context

In 2009, "Avatar" shattered box office records, grossing over $2.8 billion and revolutionizing 3D cinema. Major studios like 20th Century Fox and Disney reported record earnings, contributing to a total U.S. box office revenue of $10.6 billion. This resurgence in blockbuster films reflects a significant shift in audience engagement, paving the way for continued cinematic successes like "Zootopia 2."

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Story summary

Avatar: Fire and Ash earned $40 million this weekend and surpassed $300 million domestically.
Zootopia 2 grossed $19 million this weekend for a domestic total of $363 million.
The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, earned $14.8 million and is expected to exceed $100 million.
A24's Marty Supreme has grossed $56 million, marking a significant success for the studio.
January's box office shows resilience in a traditionally slow month.

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