Overview
- The threequel arrived in theaters on December 19 with a 197-minute runtime.
- Thursday previews generated $12 million domestically and $55.1 million globally, with estimates pointing to a $90–$105 million domestic and $250–$275 million international weekend.
- Early critical notices highlight dazzling visuals and scale, while noting familiar plotting and length, with Rotten Tomatoes hovering around 69–70%.
- Collider reports there is no end-credits scene.
- The film continues directly after The Way of Water and introduces the Ash People, as two further sequels are scheduled for 2029 and 2031.