Pandora’s Power: Avatar 3 Debuts with Massive $345M Worldwide!

Pandora Ignites: James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Scorches Global Box Office with $345M Opening

The world of Pandora has once again proven its box-office dominance. James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash has officially opened to a staggering $345 million worldwide, making it the second-biggest global debut of 2025.

While critics have been mixed on the threequel, the audience response is clear: Pandora remains the ultimate theatrical destination.

The Global Numbers: By the Digits

The third installment of the blockbuster saga leaned heavily on international markets and high-margin premium formats.

Region	Box Office Collection (USD)
North America (Domestic)	$88 Million
International Markets	$257 Million
Worldwide Total	$345 Million
China Opening	$57.6 Million

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Record-Breaking Highlights

• Premium Power: Premium formats (IMAX, 3D, and PLF) accounted for a massive 66% of the opening weekend revenue.
• IMAX Dominance: The film delivered a $43.6 million global opening on IMAX alone—the company’s biggest debut of 2025.
• China’s Surge: In a rare feat for Hollywood sequels, the China opening ($57.6M) actually outperformed Avatar: The Way of Water.
• India Performance: Despite a historic clash with the domestic juggernaut Dhurandhar, Fire and Ash pulled in ₹66.65 crore (net) in its opening weekend in India.

Analysis: Opening vs. "Legs"

While the $345M start is roughly 20% lower than The Way of Water’s $435M debut, trade analysts are not sounding the alarm. Historically, James Cameron’s films are defined by their "legs"—their ability to maintain high ticket sales for months rather than relying on a massive first weekend.

With an "A" CinemaScore and a 91% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes, Disney is confident the film will dominate the lucrative New Year holiday corridor.