Overview
- Studio estimates put the debut at $88 million in North America and $257 million overseas for a $345 million global total.
- The domestic opening is about 35% below 2022’s The Way of Water, which launched with $134 million.
- The worldwide start ranks second for 2025 so far, trailing only Zootopia 2’s $497 million debut.
- The production budget is reported near $400 million as review aggregates place this entry below prior Avatar films, with roughly 71% positive on Rotten Tomatoes.
- James Cameron says the franchise’s future depends on the coming weeks, with analysts citing holiday play, premium formats and international markets as key drivers.