Overview
- The third Avatar film delivered an estimated $88 million in the U.S. and $257 million overseas for a $345 million global debut, according to studio figures.
- Its domestic opening landed about 35% below 2022’s The Way of Water, which launched with roughly $134 million in North America.
- James Cameron has said future installments are contingent on this film’s box-office performance, with later scripts written but not yet approved.
- Reports cite a production budget of around $300–400 million, raising the importance of long legs in premium formats such as IMAX and 3D, especially through the holiday corridor.
- Early reviews are cooler than prior entries, with critics praising the visuals but questioning the storytelling, and cast members have renewed calls for awards recognition of motion-capture performances.