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'Avatar: Fire and Ash' surpasses $1 billion at global box office
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James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' has crossed the $1 billion mark worldwide after just 18 days in theaters, marking the fourth film in his career to achieve this milestone. The sci-fi sequel earned $40 million domestically in its third weekend, bringing its North American total to $306 million. Meanwhile, Lionsgate's thriller 'The Housemaid' continues its strong run as a sleeper hit, surpassing $75 million in the U.S.
Chris Pratt's sci-fi thriller 'Mercy' is projected to debut with $10 million to $13 million in North American theaters, aiming to end 'Avatar: Fire and Ash's five-week run at the top. The film marks Amazon MGM's first major release of 2026. 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is expected to earn $8 million to $10 million in its sixth weekend.
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Building on its Christmas box office lead, James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' topped New Year's Eve 2025 with $8.1 million domestically, pushing its two-week total to $250.2 million and global earnings past $860 million. This strong hold contributed to 2025's domestic box office of $8.87 billion, up 1.5% from 2024.