Avatar 3 Box Office Holds Strong on Saturday
Avatar: Fire and Ash held steady at the box office on Saturday, showing healthy weekend growth after a solid opening day. Early estimates and regional reports indicate the film posted a noticeable Saturday bump in multiple markets, helping it build momentum for its opening weekend. [1]
In India, weekend tracking showed the film crossed the Rs 50 crore mark within two days, driven mainly by English-language screenings and supported by Hindi and regional dubbed versions, with Saturday contributing a clear uptick over Friday’s numbers. Local reporting put the Day 2 net around Rs 22–23 crore and gross Day 2 receipts near Rs 26–27 crore, illustrating modest but meaningful growth compared with the first day. [2][3]
Internationally, early box office snapshots suggested a lower domestic opening forecast than the second Avatar film but still a strong performance overall, with certain overseas markets posting some of the highest opening-day records of the year. Friday estimates that included preview grosses pointed toward a weekend in the tens of millions domestically, and international pre-openings already added substantial early revenue. [1]
Audience reactions appear favorable, with exit polling and early cinema score indicators reported as positive. That stronger-than-expected viewer response likely helped the Saturday hold and may support steady legs through the holiday weekend, even if critics have offered mixed reviews. [1]
Regional occupancy patterns on Saturday showed variability by language and time slot, with English 3D screenings generally leading occupancy percentages and evening shows performing best across markets where data is available. These patterns are consistent with family and multiplex-driven demand during a holiday weekend frame. [2]
Box office context: while comparisons to the Way of Water launch highlight a smaller domestic start, the franchise’s continuing international appeal and the film’s holiday timing create a favorable environment for cumulative grosses over multiple weekends. Early indicators point to a respectable opening weekend total, bolstered by Saturday growth and strong showings in several overseas markets. [1]
Sources
https://www.darkhorizons.com/third-avatar-early-box-office-numbers/
https://www.sacnilk.com/quicknews/avatar_fire_and_ash_2025_Box_Office_Collection_Day_2
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/box-office/avatar-fire-and-ash-box-office-collections-day-2james-cameron-directorial-surpasses-rs-50-crore-mark-in-india-faces-strong-competition-from-ranveer-singhs-dhurandhar/articleshow/126100256.cms
