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Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Tops Third Weekend as U.S. Total Clears $300 Million

A strong third‑week hold points to durable legs with analysts projecting a $1.5–$1.8 billion global finish.

Overview

  • Variety and other trades report a projected $36 million third weekend, lifting the domestic cume to about $302 million.
  • The threequel led its third Friday with roughly $14 million, down about 38% week over week and retaining the No. 1 spot.
  • Global grosses have surpassed $900 million (about $935 million reported), with multiple outlets saying $1 billion is expected by the end of the weekend.
  • In India, estimates peg roughly Rs 163–163.5 crore net to date (about Rs 192.5 crore gross), with the Rs 200 crore gross mark in sight by the end of the third weekend.
  • Trade analysis notes the reported $400 million production cost has been effectively recovered, and James Cameron has tied greenlights for parts 4 and 5 to this film’s ultimate box‑office outcome.