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Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Opens Strong Overseas as U.S. Start Trails, Global Debut Projected at $340–$350 Million

Audiences are grading the film highly even as critics are more muted.

Overview

  • The threequel surpassed roughly $100 million in international ticket sales within its first three days, with early momentum noted in China.
  • North America generated about $36.5 million on opening day, and the weekend is tracking to approximately $85–$90 million, below The Way of Water’s $134 million launch.
  • Industry forecasts point to a worldwide opening in the low-to-mid $300 millions, frequently cited around $340–$350 million.
  • Audience response is strong — an A CinemaScore, about 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and an early 7.6/10 on IMDb — versus a critics’ score near 67%.
  • In India, early estimates show a two-day net around Rs 41 crore with modest growth on day two, as the film’s reported ~$400 million budget keeps attention on legs and profitability.