Avatar: Fire and Ash made strong progress on its second day at the box office, Sunday, with early estimates pointing to solid earnings in key markets despite some competition. The movie, directed by James Cameron, opened in theaters on Friday and is tracking for a global opening weekend around $380 million by Sunday evening, according to industry reports.https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2025/12/17/box-office-avatar-fire-and-ash-eyes-380m-global-opening
In India, Day 2 net collections hit about Rs 22.35 crore, showing a 15 percent jump from Friday’s Rs 23.25 crore opening day total. English screenings led with Rs 10.50 crore net, Hindi added Rs 6.25 crore, Tamil brought in Rs 3 crore, and Telugu contributed Rs 2.50 crore.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 Gross figures for Sunday in India reached Rs 26.57 crore, with English at Rs 12.60 crore, Hindi at Rs 7.50 crore, Tamil at Rs 3.48 crore, and Telugu at Rs 2.88 crore.
This puts the film’s first two days in India at roughly half the pace of Avatar: The Way of Water, which grossed near Rs 50 crore on its opening day back in 2022. Still, Fire and Ash faces tough local rivalry, like Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, which earned Rs 33.50 crore net in its third week.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
Globally, projections show a domestic U.S. opening of about $100 million, down from Way of Water’s $134 million debut, with presales 30 percent behind the previous film.https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2025/12/17/box-office-avatar-fire-and-ash-eyes-380m-global-opening That $380 million worldwide estimate by Sunday night would rank it as 2025’s second-biggest opening, trailing only Zootopia 2’s $560 million. The movie’s $400 million-plus budget means it needs over $1 billion total to break even, not counting marketing, but Cameron’s track record with top-grossers like the first two Avatars offers hope for strong legs over the holidays.
Early buzz notes mixed reviews and softer word of mouth compared to predecessors, yet family appeal during the season could help sustain runs, much like Way of Water’s $2.3 billion haul.
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