Afghanistan, Dec. 22 -- James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash earned $345 million worldwide in its opening weekend, leading U.S. box office but trailing the previous sequel's record.

James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Fire and Ash has launched globally with a strong, though slightly underwhelming, opening weekend, raising questions about its initial performance compared to blockbuster expectations.

The film earned $88 million domestically over its opening weekend in the United States and Canada, while international markets contributed $257 million, bringing its total global debut to approximately $345 million. Although this makes it the second-largest opening worldwide in 2025, it lags behind the $435 million launch of Avatar: The Way of W...