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Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Crosses $500 Million Worldwide as Holiday Push Lifts Global Total to $544 Million

The film’s path to profit depends on strong holiday legs after a $153 million U.S. first week on a $400 million budget.

Overview

  • After adding $24 million domestically on Thursday, the film surpassed $500 million worldwide on Christmas Day and stands at an official $544 million, with early Friday estimates from Asian markets indicating it has already topped $600 million.
  • Domestic grosses reached about $153 million through the first week, following an $89 million opening and strong weekday holds that included a $16.5 million first Tuesday.
  • International markets delivered more than $350 million in week one; in India, the film entered the Rs 100 crore club with roughly Rs 109–110 crore net and about Rs 131 crore gross, becoming 2025’s top Hollywood release there.
  • Critics’ scores have been softer than prior installments (around 66% on Rotten Tomatoes), but audience response remains strong, including an A CinemaScore and high audience ratings.
  • TheWrap reports exhibitors expect at least a $70 million second weekend in North America (around a 20% drop), while industry commentary notes the roughly $1 billion-plus threshold commonly cited for break-even on a reported $400 million production.