Avatar 3: Fire and Ash Exit Poll Results Explained
Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third movie in James Cameron’s blockbuster franchise, hit theaters recently and grabbed attention with its early audience reactions. Exit polls, which capture what moviegoers think right after leaving theaters, show a split: fans love the visuals and big-screen thrills, but many feel the story repeats old ideas from the first two films. The film earned an A CinemaScore, a strong grade from audiences that predicts good word-of-mouth and steady ticket sales over time.https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2025/12/20/readers-thoughts-on-avatar-fire-and-ash
This A grade stands out because critics gave it lower marks, with a 67 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, the weakest scores in the series so far.https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2025/12/20/readers-thoughts-on-avatar-fire-and-ashhttps://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/avatar-fire-and-ash-movie-review-live-updates-james-cameron-directorial-absolutely-spellbinding-gorgeous-creation-say-early-reviews-10427523/ Exit poll comments highlight why audiences score it higher. Many call it a stunning visual feast, with world-building that feels mind-blowing on IMAX screens. One viewer on X said it is a pure theatrical experience worth watching, despite the long runtime of over three hours.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/avatar-fire-and-ash-movie-review-live-updates-james-cameron-directorial-absolutely-spellbinding-gorgeous-creation-say-early-reviews-10427523/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1757678/
On the flip side, some exit poll responses echo critic complaints about repetition. Fans note endless subplots, weak character growth, and a story that feels like Avatar: The Way of Water 2.0, just longer and louder. One X user felt it let down high hopes after the second film, predicting lower box office than expected.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/avatar-fire-and-ash-movie-review-live-updates-james-cameron-directorial-absolutely-spellbinding-gorgeous-creation-say-early-reviews-10427523/https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2025/12/20/readers-thoughts-on-avatar-fire-and-ash Reviews describe breathtaking visuals without emotional depth, cringe dialogue, and predictable plots.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/avatar-fire-and-ash-box-office-collection-day-1-james-cameron-film-opens-at-14-crore-below-the-way-of-water-101766154600972.html
Box office numbers tie into these polls. The movie made 24 million dollars on Friday in the US, heading for an 85 million dollar domestic weekend and 330 million worldwide opening. That trails The Way of Water’s 134 million domestic start and 2.3 billion total.https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2025/12/20/readers-thoughts-on-avatar-fire-and-ash In India, it crossed 50 crore rupees in two days, with the English version leading, though below expectations.https://economictimes.com/magazines/panache/avatar-fire-and-ash-box-office-collection-day-2-james-camerons-film-enters-rs-50-crore-club-in-india-amid-strong-competition-from-dhurandhar/articleshow/126100480.cmshttps://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/avatar-fire-and-ash-box-office-collection-day-1-james-cameron-film-opens-at-14-crore-below-the-way-of-water-101766154600972.html The 400 million dollar budget means it needs strong legs from positive audience buzz to profit.
Other polls praise character moments and relationships that feel personal, making it some fans’ favorite despite flaws. If you skipped the earlier movies
