Overview
- The sequel debuted at No. 5 in North America as Avatar: Fire and Ash retained the top spot.
- Opening weekend reached $8.5 million after a $3.2 million first day and roughly $900,000 in Thursday previews.
- The production is reported at about $90 million with roughly $20 million in marketing, raising the stakes for its theatrical run.
- Critical response is mixed, with Rotten Tomatoes showing around 57–58% from critics and 66% from audiences.
- Industry analysis estimates a near $200 million global gross may be needed to break even, putting focus on overseas rollouts and PVOD/streaming performance.