James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” has taken the global box office by storm, creating 11 new box office records during its opening weekend and grossing a staggering ₹3,100 crore worldwide in just three days.
Global Box Office Triumph
Despite facing strong competition in India from Ranveer Singh’s “Dhurandhar”, the film has made a massive impact internationally. With a production budget exceeding $400 million (approximately ₹3,600 crore), the movie has already become one of the highest-grossing films in its first weekend.
According to Deadline, “Avatar: Fire and Ash” earned $345 million worldwide during its opening weekend, marking James Cameron’s second-biggest global opening after “Avatar: The Way of Water,” which had made $441.7 million.
Major Box Office Highlights
- United States: $88M (~₹789 crore), Cameron’s second-largest domestic opening.
- 2025 MPA Global Opening: Second largest of the year, behind Zootopia 2 and ahead of Lilo & Stitch.
- International Openings: Record-breaking launches in France (₹191.59 crore), Germany (₹161.15 crore), Spain (₹63.5 crore), South Korea (₹121.76 crore).
- China: Biggest opening for the “Avatar” franchise; second-largest YTD for the year behind Zootopia 2.
- IMAX: Largest global opening of 2025 (~₹390.41 crore).
- Other Markets: Biggest franchise openings in Turkey, Ukraine, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and India for 2025.
- Longest runtime: 3 hours 17 minutes, surpassing previous installments (“Avatar” – 2h 42m, “Avatar: The Way of Water” – 3h 12m).
India Box Office Performance
In India, “Avatar: Fire and Ash” had a strong start but faced stiff competition from “Dhurandhar”. The film collected:
- Opening Day (Friday): ₹19.00 crore
- Saturday: ₹22.25 crore
- Sunday: ₹25.00 crore
Total in 3 days: ₹66.25 crore across English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada versions.
Franchise Legacy
The “Avatar” franchise is renowned for its stunning visuals and immersive storytelling, bringing the world of Pandora and the Na’vi to life. James Cameron dominates the list of highest-grossing films globally with:
- Avatar (2009): ₹23,000+ crore
- Avatar: The Way of Water (2022): ₹19,000+ crore
- Titanic (1997): ₹18,000 crore
This blockbuster success reinforces the global appeal of the Avatar universe and cements James Cameron’s status as a master of cinematic spectacle.
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” continues to break records, proving that audiences worldwide remain captivated by the epic story of Pandora.
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