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Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Nears $1.4 Billion as U.S. Total Tops ‘Return of the King

High costs now make further sequels contingent on cheaper production.

Overview

  • The film has reached about $387.6 million in North America after 49 days and roughly $1.4 billion worldwide, with international markets contributing around $1.02 billion.
  • Box Office Mojo data shows it has edged past The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King domestically following a 2026 re-release update.
  • The domestic total still trails Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 by under $3 million and remains behind Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen at $402 million.
  • Critics have given the trilogy’s weakest notices at 66% on Rotten Tomatoes, and this installment missed a Best Picture nomination.
  • Analysts note it cannot catch the first two Avatar films, and James Cameron has signaled future installments hinge on significantly lower costs after a reported ~$400 million production budget.