The Walt Disney Studios announced today that 20th Century Studios’ Avatar: Fire and Ash has officially surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, cementing another monumental achievement for James Cameron’s groundbreaking franchise and underscoring its unparalleled connection with audiences worldwide.
The milestone makes Avatar: Fire and Ash the third film in the franchise to surpass $1 billion globally, establishing Avatar among the most elite franchises in cinema history – and one of only a select few whose three films have each crossed the billion-dollar threshold. It is also the third $1 billion title released by The Walt Disney Studios in 2025 alongside Zootopia 2 and Lilo & Stitch.
Avatar: Fire and Ash has demonstrated the franchise’s signature theatrical staying power, building its global total through sustained performance driven by premium-format demand, and extended international play – hallmarks that have defined the Avatar phenomenon since 2009.
Key Highlights:
- $ 1.083 billion global gross to date ($306 million domestic / $777.1 million international)
- #2 MPA global release of 2025
- #2 among the year’s top-grossing MPA international releases with standout results across multiple markets including China ($138 million and the second highest-grossing MPA film of 2025), France ($81 million), Germany ($64 million), and Korea ($44 million)
- Franchise power with three Avatar films delivering a combined global box office total exceeding $6.35 billion to date
Avatar: Fire and Ash continues its theatrical run in theaters worldwide.
