Los Angeles, United States — James Cameron’s epic sci-fi spectacle “Avatar: Fire and Ash” has once again dominated the North American box office, securing the top position for the fifth consecutive week and underlining the franchise’s enduring global appeal.
According to industry estimates, the film earned approximately $17.2 million over the latest four-day holiday weekend, which included the Martin Luther King Jr. Day period. The strong showing reflects sustained audience interest despite increasing competition from new releases and confirms the film’s remarkable staying power in theatres.
– With this latest boost, Avatar: Fire and Ash has now collected around $367 million in the United States and Canada, while its global box office haul has crossed the $1.3 billion mark. The figures place the film among the highest-grossing releases of the year and further cement James Cameron’s reputation for delivering long-running cinematic blockbusters.
Starring Sam Worthington as Jake Sully and Zoe Saldana as Neytiri, the film transports audiences back to the visually rich world of Pandora, combining cutting-edge visual effects with an expanding narrative that continues to resonate with fans worldwide. Industry analysts note that this is now the fourth Cameron-directed film to surpass $1 billion globally, joining Titanic and the earlier Avatar installments.
Elsewhere at the box office, new releases made respectable debuts but failed to dislodge Avatar from the top spot. Horror sequel “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” opened with solid earnings, while animated favourite “Zootopia 2” continued to perform steadily, reflecting a competitive yet vibrant theatrical landscape.
Despite being several weeks into its release, Avatar: Fire and Ash has defied the typical sharp decline seen by major studio releases, maintaining strong ticket sales and audience engagement. Analysts attribute this success to a combination of franchise loyalty, repeat viewings, and the film’s immersive cinematic experience.
As its theatrical run continues, the film shows no immediate signs of slowing down, reinforcing the Avatar series’ status as one of the most commercially successful franchises in cinema history.
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