'Avatar: Fire and Ash' has generated $12 million in previews domestically and $43.1 million internationally, with an expected opening weekend gross of $90-$105 million, aiming for a billion-dollar global total similar to previous Avatar films.
'Black Phone 2' topped the box office with over $10 million in its opening, becoming a successful horror sequel starring Ethan Hawke, while other films like 'Tron: Ares' and 'Good Fortune' also performed well in theaters.
Superhero fatigue is evident as The Fantastic Four: First Steps reaches $434.2 million globally, making it the top MCU film of 2025 but with uncertain profitability due to high costs, while Superman surpasses $578 million worldwide, remaining the year's biggest superhero hit but not surpassing Man of Steel's total, highlighting mixed performances in the genre.
"The Garfield Movie" topped the domestic box office with $14 million, surpassing "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," which earned $10.7 million. Despite this, overall ticket sales remain significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels, attributed to disruptions from the pandemic and labor strikes. Other notable films include "IF," "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," and "The Fall Guy," all struggling to meet their high production costs.
"The Garfield Movie" topped a sluggish box office weekend with $14 million, surpassing "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," which earned $10.75 million. Overall, weekend revenue is down 69% from last year, with year-to-date revenue down 24%. Other notable films include "IF," "The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," and "The Fall Guy."