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According to Variety, Avatar: The Way of Water made $134 million in its first weekend domestically. The eagerly anticipated Avatar sequel brought in an additional $301 million abroad, increasing the total to $435 million.
Director of Avatar: The Way of Water James Cameron stated that for the sequel to “break even,” it would need to be the “third or fourth highest grossing film in history.” Avatar: The Way of Water failed to earn between $150 million and $175 million at the domestic box office, which was the forecast.
According to sources cited by Deadline, the sequel’s production and post-production costs totaled roughly $460 million. Disney shouldn’t start panicking just yet, despite a less than stellar launch. Positive trends are pervasive and point to The Way of Water’s continued box office success.
Excellent reviews and buzz indicate that Cameron’s most recent movie will also be a box office success, especially with the holidays quickly approaching.