James Cameron makes a grand return as Avatar: Fire and Ash hits theaters, earning an impressive 345 million dollars worldwide in its opening weekend. While this debut falls short of Avatar: The Way of Water‘s 435 million launch in 2022, it still ranks among the biggest openings of 2025.
International audiences played a major role in the film’s success, contributing 257 million dollars. China led the pack with 57.6 million dollars, followed by France, Germany, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Fans also flocked to premium formats, with IMAX screenings alone generating 43.6 million dollars.
Meanwhile, Disney’s animated hit Zootopia 2 continued its strong performance, adding 91 million dollars globally during its fourth weekend. The sequel has now reached a staggering 1.27 billion dollars worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Hollywood film of the year and one of the few animated films to surpass a billion dollars outside North America.
Together, Avatar: Fire and Ash and Zootopia 2 highlight Disney’s consistent box office dominance, especially during the holiday season. These films prove that audiences still crave epic adventures and beloved animated stories on the big screen.
