Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment in James Cameron’s groundbreaking sci-fi saga, has officially crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office, reinforcing the franchise’s dominance and its enduring appeal with moviegoers worldwide. According to industry estimates released Sunday, the film earned another $40 million in North America, holding firmly to the top spot in U.S. and Canadian theaters. Its domestic total now stands at $306 million, while international markets have contributed an additional $777 million, pushing the worldwide haul to approximately $1.08 billion.
Another Milestone for James Cameron
The achievement marks the fourth $1 billion film for director James Cameron, whose career includes the first two Avatar films and Titanic. Cameron remains the only filmmaker to have directed multiple movies that crossed the billion-dollar threshold, underscoring his unmatched box office track record. Fire and Ash continues the story on Pandora, expanding the franchise’s mythology while introducing new threats and deeper emotional stakes.
Familiar Faces, New Threats
The film stars Zoe Saldaña as Na’vi warrior Neytiri and Sam Worthington as Jake Sully, a former Marine turned clan leader. This time, the Sully family confronts a powerful new enemy whose arrival puts their survival — and the future of Pandora — at risk. Audiences and critics alike have praised the film’s visual spectacle, immersive world-building, and emotional scope, elements that have become Cameron hallmarks.
Box Office Top 5 Rundown
While Avatar: Fire and Ash dominated the weekend, several other major releases posted strong numbers:
Zootopia 2 landed in second place in North America with $19 million. Disney’s animated sequel has now amassed nearly $1.6 billion worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time.
In third place, Lionsgate’s The Housemaid earned $14.9 million. The thriller stars Sydney Sweeney alongside Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar, adapting Freida McFadden’s bestselling novel.
A24’s sports drama Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet, finished fourth with $12.6 million, continuing its steady awards-season run.
Rounding out the top five was Anaconda, a self-aware reboot starring Paul Rudd and Jack Black, which collected $10 million.
A Franchise Still Going Strong
The billion-dollar milestone confirms that the Avatar franchise remains a box office force more than a decade after its debut. With future sequels already planned, Fire and Ash sets the stage for continued global dominance and reinforces Cameron’s ability to draw massive audiences back to theaters. As awards season unfolds and international markets remain strong, Avatar: Fire and Ash appears poised to climb even higher in the global rankings.
