Many have doubted that Avatar: The Way of Water could live up to its predecessor, but this highly anticipated sequel is exceeding everyone’s expectations. After just ten days in the theatres, The Way of Water crossed the $850 million mark at the global box office.
The Way of Water has generated $253.7 million domestically in just ten days, but it’s proven to be an even bigger hit internationally. It has generated an additional $600 million overseas, with an especially strong showing in China, Korea, and France.
Despite the fact it came out less than two weeks ago, Avatar: The Way of Water is already among the top five highest-earning films of 2022. It’s highly likely it will cross the one billion mark by the end of the year, joining Top Gun: Maverick and Jurassic World Dominion as only the third film this year to hit that benchmark.
The higher prices of Imax and 3D tickets will significantly boost the film’s revenue, and Imax’s CEO Rich Gelfond believes that its success proves the enduring power of the cinematic experience.
“Avatar: The Way of Water is showing the strong endurance at the global box office we expected, particularly with its phenomenal performance internationally where several key markets grew their grosses over opening weekend,” said Gelfond in a statement.
