“Avatar: Fire and Ash” has collected an estimated $43.1 million from overseas box offices in its first two days, according to studio sources, signaling another global hit for Disney and 20th Century Studios even before its full worldwide rollout is complete.
The sci-fi epic opened across 43 international markets, debuting in 18 territories on Wednesday and expanding into another 25 on Thursday. In several key regions, the film delivered the biggest opening day of any movie released in 2025 so far, reinforcing the enduring box-office appeal of the Avatar franchise.
Strong Openings Across Europe, Asia, and the Pacific
Among the standout performers were Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, New Zealand, and Indonesia, where Fire and Ash topped the charts on day one. In many of these markets, premium formats such as IMAX, 3D, and large-format screens accounted for a significant share of ticket sales.
France led European debuts with a No. 1 opening and a commanding 50% market share, with roughly three-quarters of revenue coming from 3D and premium screenings. Germany followed closely, where the film captured 67% of the market, driven heavily by large-format demand. Italy posted a similarly dominant launch, claiming 72% of box-office share on its opening day.
South Korea also delivered a strong result, ranking as the second-largest studio opening of 2025 to date in the market.
China Debut Adds Major Momentum
Not included in the initial $43.1 million figure is China, where the film officially opened Friday following limited preview screenings earlier in the week. Early estimates place its first full day in China at approximately $17.1 million, landing it at No. 1 nationwide.
That performance marks the third-highest opening day for a Hollywood studio release in China since 2022, trailing only Zootopia 2 and Fast X. Audience response has been notably strong, with local ticketing platforms reporting exceptionally high user ratings, even surpassing those of Avatar: The Way of Water at the same stage.
Latin America and Asia Join the Surge
Thursday brought major debuts across Latin America, where the film opened at No. 1 in every market, including Mexico and Brazil, both posting market shares above 65%.
Across its first two days, the film’s top overseas markets include:
- France – $5.5M
- Germany – $4.7M
- South Korea – $3.4M (now higher with additional days)
- Mexico – $2.7M
- Australia – $2.5M
- Italy – $2.2M
Additional rollouts continue this weekend, with the UK, Japan, Spain, India, and Vietnam now in play, setting the stage for a much larger international total by Sunday.
Early Signs Point to Another Global Juggernaut
As with previous Avatar installments, premium formats are driving a substantial share of revenue, underscoring the franchise’s status as a theatrical event rather than a standard release.
With China now online and several major territories still ramping up, Avatar: Fire and Ash is positioned for a massive global opening weekend, further solidifying James Cameron’s reputation as one of the most reliable box-office forces in modern cinema.
More updates are expected as the weekend numbers come into focus.