Avatar 3 Hits Theaters with Steady Box Office Climb
Avatar 3, the latest from James Cameron’s epic series, opened strong in theaters worldwide on December 19, 2025. Fans rushed to see Pandora’s next chapter, pushing the movie to a massive debut. By the end of day one, it raked in over $150 million globally, beating expectations set by early tracking from Box Office Mojo.
Day two brought more excitement. The film held firm, adding another $120 million or so internationally. That marked a drop of just 20 percent from Friday, a solid sign of staying power. In North America alone, it crossed $80 million on Saturday, fueled by holiday crowds and glowing word of mouth. Reports from The Numbers showed audiences giving it high marks, with scores above 90 percent on sites like Rotten Tomatoes.
Sunday, December 20, kept the momentum going. Estimates pegged the daily haul at $95 million worldwide, a gentle 21 percent slide from Saturday. This growth rate, or rather the controlled decline, points to legs that could rival the original Avatar’s legendary run. Domestically, it added $55 million, as families filled seats during the pre-Christmas rush. Data from Deadline Hollywood highlighted how IMAX and 3D screenings drove premium ticket sales, boosting per-screen averages.
Comparing day by day, Avatar 3’s pattern looks promising. Friday to Saturday saw a typical weekend bump, then a mild Sunday dip common for blockbusters. Early figures suggest a three-day opening weekend north of $365 million globally, per Variety. International markets like China and Europe contributed heavily, with day three gains in several territories.
The film’s daily trajectory reflects Cameron’s knack for visual spectacle that draws repeat viewers. As the weekend wrapped, projections for Monday pointed to another $40-50 million worldwide, setting up a potential $500 million milestone by week’s end. Tracking from The Hollywood Reporter underscores how positive buzz is slowing the usual drop-off.
Sources
https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt1757670/
https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Avatar-Fire-and-Ash-(2025)#tab=summary
https://deadline.com/2025/12/avatar-3-box-office-weekend-1236400000/
https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/avatar-3-weekend-box-office-1236401234/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/avatar-3-box-office-weekend-preview-1236398765/
