Overview
- North America debuted at an estimated $88 million, below many forecasts of $100–$125 million and under 2022’s $134 million start for The Way of Water.
- International markets delivered about $257 million, including roughly $57.6 million in China for the franchise’s best opening there.
- The global launch ranks as 2025’s No. 2 opening weekend, trailing Disney’s Zootopia 2 by a wide margin.
- Roughly two-thirds of ticket sales came from premium formats such as IMAX and 3D, a strategy that lifts per-ticket revenue but reduces showtimes for the lengthy release.
- In India, early estimates put the three-day total around Rs 66 crore as local hit Dhurandhar drew audiences, well under The Way of Water’s opening in the market.