Los Angeles, USA — January 3, 2026
James Cameron’s epic sci-fi spectacle ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ (Avatar 3) continues its strong global box office run following its release on December 19, 2025, emerging as one of the biggest commercial successes of the year.
According to the latest figures available as of early January 2026, the film has surpassed the $900 million mark worldwide, reaffirming the enduring appeal of the Avatar franchise across international markets.
Worldwide Box Office Performance
Total Global Collection: $934.9 million (over ₹7,700 crore)
International Markets (Outside North America): $669 million
North America (US & Canada): $265.9 million
International territories account for approximately 71.6% of the film’s total worldwide earnings, highlighting its strong overseas appeal.
India Box Office Performance
In India, Avatar: Fire and Ash has emerged as the biggest Hollywood blockbuster of 2025.
Net Collection (15 Days): ₹163.05 crore
Gross Collection: ₹192.50 crore
Trade analysts expect the film to cross the ₹200 crore mark in India by the end of its third weekend, driven by steady footfalls across premium formats.
Major Milestones and Records
$1 Billion Milestone: Industry experts project the film will cross $1 billion globally during its third weekend, likely within the first week of January 2026.
Franchise Record: With this success, the Avatar trilogy has now crossed $6 billion in total worldwide earnings, making it the first film trilogy in history to achieve this milestone.
Top Films of 2025: The movie currently ranks as the fifth highest-grossing film released in 2025 worldwide.
Film Details
Directed by James Cameron, Avatar: Fire and Ash stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, and Kate Winslet in lead roles. Despite its 3-hour-15-minute runtime, the film has received a strong ‘A’ CinemaScore rating, reflecting positive audience reception.
