Avatar 3 Makes It To The Top 10 Highest Grossing Films Post-COVID List

Avatar: Fire and Ash has achieved a major milestone at the international box office, cementing its place among the highest-grossing films in the post-COVID era. The film, directed by James Cameron, has earned $17.8 million over the MLK extended weekend in North America, holding the #1 spot for five consecutive weeks despite losing 400 theaters. It saw a 32.6% drop from the previous weekend, but its domestic earnings have reached $364.7 million.

Overseas, the movie has grossed $955.3 million after its fifth weekend, bringing its worldwide total to $1.32 billion. This puts Avatar: Fire and Ash at the 10th spot on the post-COVID global box office list, just behind Deadpool & Wolverine's $1.34 billion haul. The film is on track to reach the $1.5 billion milestone worldwide, with North America contributing $368.0 million and international markets adding $955.3 million. Its performance is a testament to the enduring popularity of the Avatar franchise and James Cameron's ability to draw audiences globally.

Avatar: Fire and Ash now ranks as the 10th highest grossing film worldwide in the post-COVID era, a list that includes several other blockbuster releases. Its predecessor, Avatar: The Way of Water, leads the rankings with $2.34 billion, followed by Ne Zha 2 at $2.2 billion, Spider-Man: No Way Home at $1.92 billion, Zootopia 2 at $1.7 billion, and Inside Out 2 also at $1.7 billion. The running cumulative of Avatar: Fire and Ash has crossed the Rs. 225 crore gross mark at the Indian box office. The Hollywood movie is now in its final legs and is expected to wind up its entire theatrical run soon.

Other notable entries include Top Gun: Maverick ($1.5 billion), Barbie ($1.45 billion), The Super Mario Bros. Movie ($1.36 billion), and Deadpool & Wolverine ($1.34 billion). Avatar: Fire and Ash is one of three 2025 releases in this top 10, alongside Zootopia 2 and Inside Out 2, highlighting a strong year for blockbuster cinema. The film debuted on December 19 and continues to attract audiences worldwide, reinforcing the franchise's dominance in the global market.