# Avatar: Fire and Ash Ignites Box Offices Worldwide – James Cameron's Epic Strikes Gold Amidst the Dhurandhar Wave! **Imagine Pandora bursting into flames on the big screen – that's exactly what James Cameron delivered with *Avatar: Fire and Ash*, raking in a staggering ₹25 crore on Day 3 in India alone!** This sci-fi spectacle is battling Bollywood's heavy-hitters and still emerging victorious, proving Cameron's blue-hued universe refuses to fade.[1] Released on December 19, 2025, by 20th Century Studios, *Avatar: Fire and Ash* marks the third chapter in the franchise, following *Avatar* (2009) and *Avatar: The Way of Water* (2022). Directed by Cameron with a screenplay co-written by Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, it reunites stars like Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Kate Winslet. With a budget exceeding $400 million – one of the priciest films ever – it premiered at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on December 1, 2025, and has already grossed $345 million globally in its opening weekend.[1][2] In India, the film is holding strong against the "Dhurandhar wave," earning big despite competition, with Day 3 collections hitting ₹25 crore as per Times of India reports.[1] Worldwide, it notched the second-best global debut of 2025 at $345 million ($88 million domestic, $257 million international), trailing only *Zootopia 2* ($497.2 million).[2] China led international earnings with $57.6 million, outpacing prior films, while premium formats like 3D (chosen by 56% of viewers) and Dolby Vision fueled 66% of its U.S. opening.[1][2] Critics are split: visuals, action, and performances shine, but the plot and 3-hour runtime divide opinions, earning a series-low 68% on Rotten Tomatoes – still enough to light up theaters during the holiday season.[1][2] Compared to *The Way of Water*'s $435 million debut, this one's down 35% domestically, yet its overseas pull and festive timing position it for blockbuster longevity, potentially greenlighting *Avatar 4* (2029) and *Avatar 5* (2031).[1][2]
Pandora ablaze: A glimpse into *Avatar: Fire and Ash*'s stunning visuals. (Unsplash)
Citations
1.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar:_Fire_and_Ash
2.https://fortune.com/2025/12/21/james-cameron-avatar-movie-box-office-sales-opening-weekend-parts-4-5/
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