James Cameron has done it yet again. Avatar: Fire and Ash has officially crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office, becoming the filmmaker’s fourth movie to achieve the milestone after Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Titanic.
The third chapter in the Avatarsaga has now earned $1.08 billion worldwide, including $306 million from North America and an impressive $777 million internationally. With this, Cameron further extends his unmatched dominance in global cinema—no other director has delivered three films that crossed $2 billion, let alone four $1B-plus blockbusters.
Industry chatter suggests Fire and Ashcould ultimately finish its theatrical run around $1.6–$1.7 billion, a remarkable feat for a franchise threequel and one that would place it just behind Avengers: Infinity Waramong the highest-grossing third installments ever.
Disney’s Box Office Stronghold in 2025
The film’s success also underscores Disney’s commanding position at the global box office. The studio now owns the top three Motion Picture Association (MPA) releases of 2025, with Zootopia 2, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and Lilo & Stitchdominating worldwide earnings.
Avatar: Fire and Ashcurrently ranks as the second-highest MPA release of 2025, outperforming major titles like Jurassic World: Rebirthand The Minecraft Movie. Internationally, it trails only Zootopia 2, which continues its historic run with $1.58 billion globally.
Strong Global Holds and IMAX Power
The film has shown exceptional staying power across major markets. While most territories experienced modest week-on-week drops, Japan bucked the trend with a 26% surge, highlighting strong word-of-mouth. Australia, Brazil, France, the UK, and China also delivered steady returns.
IMAX has played a crucial role in the film’s premium appeal, contributing $140 million globally, placing Fire and Ashamong the format’s top ten highest-grossing releases of all time.
A Franchise That Keeps Growing
With Fire and Ashbecoming the third $1B title in the Avatar franchise, the trilogy’s combined worldwide earnings now stand at an astonishing $6.35 billion. As Disney continues to dominate animated and live-action global charts alike, Cameron’s Pandora universe once again proves its enduring box office magic.
