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Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Hits $1.46 Billion Globally, Ranks 15th All Time

A largely overseas-driven run has lifted the threequel near $1.46 billion, with its scale tempered by a high budget and slower North American play.

Overview

  • The film’s worldwide total stands at about $1.460 billion after nine weeks, including $396.7 million in North America and roughly $1.064 billion from international markets.
  • It now places 15th on the all-time global chart after surpassing Barbie and Frozen II, reflecting continued strength outside the U.S.
  • Despite the milestone, the threequel trails Avatar: The Way of Water by roughly $800 million and the original Avatar by about $1.5 billion.
  • With a reported $400 million production budget and trade estimates pointing to a break-even near $1 billion, attention has turned to profitability as James Cameron has publicly questioned further sequels.
  • Domestically, the film is about $11.8 million behind Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man ($408.5 million), keeping its climb toward the $400 million-plus tier in focus.