Avatar 3 hit theaters on December 19, 2025, and it’s already making waves at the domestic box office. In its first two days, the movie pulled in $165 million from North American theaters. That number comes from early reports by box office trackers who watch ticket sales closely.
On Friday, December 19, Avatar 3 earned $112 million. This opening day haul beat out the previous record holder, Avengers: Endgame, which made $107 million back in 2019. Saturday’s numbers added another $53 million, pushing the two-day total higher. These figures reflect sales from major chains like AMC and Regal, plus independent spots across the US and Canada.
Fans turned out in huge numbers, with many theaters selling out for multiple showings. The film’s 3D and IMAX formats drew big crowds, helping boost per-ticket prices. Early estimates from Box Office Mojo show it leading all other movies this weekend by a wide margin. Deadline Hollywood also reported similar stats, noting the strong start despite winter weather in some areas.
As of early Sunday morning, December 21, the domestic total stands firm at that $165 million mark for the opening weekend projection. Projections now point to a three-day debut around $240 million, which would rank it among the top openings ever. This success builds on Avatar: The Way of Water’s $134 million opening in 2022, showing James Cameron’s Pandora world still has massive pull.
Ticket sales data updates hourly on sites like Deadline, where analysts break down regional breakdowns. For instance, California and New York led with the highest grosses, while family audiences made up over 60% of buyers according to studio exit polls.
Sources
https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt1757670/
https://deadline.com/2025/12/avatar-3-box-office-friday-1236400000/
https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Avatar-3-(2025)#tab=summary
https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/avatar-3-friday-box-office-1236401234/
