Avatar: Fire and Ash tops the box office again as global total crosses $1.2 billion
James Cameron has done it again. Avatar: Fire and Ash, the latest epic from 20th Century Studios, continues its impressive global box-office run, proving that audiences around the world are still deeply invested in the visually rich world of Pandora.
Avatar Dominates the Global Box Office
In its fourth weekend, Avatar: Fire and Ash added another $86 million worldwide, pushing its total global earnings to a massive $1.23 billion. That’s no small achievement, especially in a weekend without the boost of major holidays.
Domestically, the film has shown remarkable staying power. It has now held the No. 1 position for four consecutive weekends, becoming the first movie to do so since Barbie achieved the feat back in 2023. This consistency highlights strong word-of-mouth and repeat viewings—key signals of audience trust and engagement.
How It Compares to Earlier Avatar Films
While the numbers are undeniably strong, Fire and Ash is showing slightly faster signs of slowdown compared to Avatar: The Way of Water. By the end of its fourth weekend, The Way of Water had already reached $1.7 billion on its way to a $2.3 billion final total.
Still, crossing the billion-dollar mark so quickly places Fire and Ash firmly among the top-tier global blockbusters, reinforcing James Cameron’s reputation as one of the most reliable hitmakers in cinema history.
Standing Among 2025’s Biggest Hits
The film has now overtaken Lilo & Stitch to become the second-highest-grossing Hollywood release of 2025, trailing only Zootopia 2, which currently sits at $1.65 billion worldwide and continues to earn steadily in its seventh weekend.
This puts Avatar: Fire and Ash in elite company and suggests it still has plenty of box-office life left, even as newer releases enter the market.
Other Box Office Highlights This Weekend
Beyond Avatar, several films delivered noteworthy performances:
- The Housemaid has reached $192.5 million worldwide and is expected to cross the $200 million milestone soon—a major win for a film made on a $35 million budget.
- Anaconda crossed the $100 million mark, now standing at $110.1 million worldwide, a solid return for its $45 million budget.
- Paramount’s Primate opened with $11.3 million domestically and $13.4 million worldwide, reflecting a cautious but steady start.
- Greenland 2: Migration debuted with $8.5 million in the US and $12.8 million globally.
- The latest SpongeBob movie has climbed to $132.2 million worldwide, while Marty Supreme has earned $84.1 million globally.
The Bigger Picture
What stands out most is the continued audience appetite for large-scale, immersive storytelling. Even as competition increases, Avatar: Fire and Ash is holding its ground, reinforcing the long-term box-office strength of the Avatar franchise.
As the weeks ahead unfold, all eyes will be on whether the film can close the gap with Zootopia 2 and how far it can ultimately climb on the all-time charts.
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