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Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Tops $1B Overseas as ‘Mercy’ Ends Its U.S. Reign

Overseas receipts topping $1 billion refocus the conversation on profitability, with sequel decisions under scrutiny.

Overview

  • Amazon/MGM’s Mercy debuted at No. 1 in the U.S. with roughly $11.1–$11.2 million, pushing Avatar: Fire and Ash to second with about $7 million after five weekends on top.
  • Severe winter storms forced theater closures and produced the year’s weakest domestic box office, muting overall ticket sales.
  • Globally, Avatar still led the weekend with about $34.5 million and has reached roughly $1.38 billion worldwide, including more than $1 billion overseas and about $378 million domestic.
  • Premium formats continue to lift results, with IMAX grosses near $179 million globally and tracking to challenge Oppenheimer’s $184 million IMAX total.
  • Regional trends diverge, with China at approximately $160.8 million—placing the film among the market’s top post‑COVID Hollywood releases—while India’s run has cooled to about Rs. 229 crore gross by weekend six.