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Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Guardian
Despite initial skepticism and a modest opening, James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water has surpassed $1 billion at the box office, suggesting the franchise's continued commercial success and the likelihood of upcoming sequels, even as it remains a cultural phenomenon with a dedicated but not overwhelmingly passionate fanbase.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by ABC News
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' leads the box office for the third week, surpassing $1 billion globally, with strong international performance, while 'Zootopia 2' and other films continue to perform well, signaling a promising start to Hollywood's 2026 after a challenging 2025.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by NBC News
Hollywood's 2026 box office started strong with 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' leading for the third week and surpassing $1 billion globally, supported by other hits like 'Zootopia 2' and 'The Housemaid,' signaling a potentially lucrative year despite a challenging 2025.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by AP News
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' remains the top box office hit in its third week, crossing $1 billion globally, with strong international performance. Disney's 'Zootopia 2' continues to perform well, becoming the second highest-grossing animated film ever. The holiday season saw multiple hits, indicating Hollywood's strong start to 2026 after a sluggish 2025, with industry optimism fueled by upcoming major franchise releases.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Vulture
James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' remains the top box office hit in 2026, grossing around $36 million over the New Year weekend and nearing $1 billion worldwide, despite competition from other films like Zootopia 2 and SpongeBob Movie.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by Variety
'Avatar 3' topped the New Year's Eve box office with $8.1 million, contributing to a global gross of $8.9 billion in 2025, though overall U.S. and Canadian ticket sales slightly increased but fell short of expectations, reflecting ongoing challenges in movie theater attendance despite higher ticket prices and premium formats.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
James Cameron defends the cliffhanger ending of Netflix's 'A House of Dynamite,' arguing it reflects the inevitable grim outcome of nuclear conflict and is the only possible ending, emphasizing the film's message about the dangers of nuclear weapons and the responsibility of leadership.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by CNN
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ continues its strong performance at the box office in its second weekend, earning $64 million domestically and $181.2 million internationally, making it one of the top grossing films of 2025. The film's success, driven by its visual effects and premium formats, highlights the ongoing popularity of the ‘Avatar’ franchise. Other notable releases include ‘Zootopia 2’ and ‘Marty Supreme,’ contributing to a successful holiday box office season, with overall earnings reaching $8.76 billion in 2025.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by Yahoo News Canada
James Cameron has confirmed that if the final 'Avatar' sequels do not happen, he will hold a press conference to reveal the plot details he had planned, despite the franchise's strong box office performance and scheduled release dates for future installments.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Deadline
James Cameron has a contingency plan to hold a press conference if he decides not to continue the Avatar franchise beyond the third film, which has already achieved significant box office success. He expressed hope for more installments but remains uncertain about the future of the series.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Variety
Sigourney Weaver revealed she once stood up to James Cameron on the set of 'Aliens' in 1986, defending a young actress from Cameron's yelling. She noted that Cameron has since mellowed and reflected on his tough directing style during the challenging production of 'The Abyss.' Despite past difficulties, Weaver continues to work with Cameron on the 'Avatar' franchise.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Vulture
Avatar: Fire and Ash has surpassed $450 million globally during Christmas weekend, with strong box office performance and positive word of mouth, indicating potential to reach $2 billion. It earned $24 million domestically on Christmas Day, and other films like Marty Supreme, Anaconda, Zootopia 2, and David also performed well over the holiday period.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Variety
'Avatar 3' has grossed over $450 million globally ahead of Christmas, with steady mid-week sales indicating strong performance during the holiday season. It aims to dominate the box office during the four-day holiday period, while Disney's 'Zootopia 2' continues to perform well, surpassing $1 billion internationally and contributing to Disney's record-breaking $6 billion global ticket sales since COVID-19.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by Pittsburgh Magazine
'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' the third installment in the series, struggles with a weak story and reliance on previous plot points, despite impressive visuals, leading to a disappointing reception with a 4/10 rating.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by Variety
James Cameron criticized Amy Poehler for a 2013 Golden Globes joke about his marriage to Kathryn Bigelow, calling it an 'ignorant dig' that went too far, especially given the event's celebratory nature. The joke referenced Bigelow's film 'Zero Dark Thirty' and the controversy over its depiction of torture. Cameron also reflected on their past marriage and professional collaborations, emphasizing his disapproval of the joke and the media narrative surrounding their rivalry.