Overview
- Disney announced D23 Gold Member advance screenings on December 16–17 in select U.S. cities, with most tickets complimentary and paid events in Orlando and Glendale.
- Disney France staged a 2,700‑drone and pyrotechnic show over Paris for the premiere, with a new drone spectacular scheduled at Disneyland Paris from December 13–17.
- The film opens in major markets from December 17 and in U.S. theaters on December 19 following premieres in Hollywood and Paris.
- 20th Century Studios’ budget for the film exceeds $400 million, and trade analysis indicates a break-even likely well above $1 billion worldwide excluding marketing.
- James Cameron said he rewrote and reshot material after audience reactions to The Way of Water, and early social reactions note strong visuals while full reviews remain under embargo.