James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash was among the most anticipated Hollywood releases of 2025, and the film has largely lived up to the massive expectations. The third installment in the Avatar franchise continues to dominate box office discussions with its strong domestic and overseas performance. However, despite crossing the coveted $1 billion mark worldwide, the sci-fi saga is still trailing behind Zootopia 2, which currently holds the No. 1 position among Hollywood releases of 2025. Here is a detailed look at where Avatar: Fire and Ash stands and how much more it needs to dethrone Zootopia 2.
Avatar: Fire and Ash Worldwide Box Office Performance
Avatar: Fire and Ash has shown remarkable consistency at the box office since its release. The James Cameron-directed film is performing strongly in North America while continuing to deliver massive numbers overseas.
On its fourth Wednesday at the domestic box office, the film collected $1.7 million, which marked a 41.2% drop compared to its third Wednesday. Despite the decline, the film’s domestic total has now reached $348.7 million, according to Box Office Mojo. With this figure, Avatar: Fire and Ash is on the verge of crossing the $350 million mark in North America.
Strong Overseas Run Powers the Global Total
The real strength of Avatar: Fire and Ash lies in its international performance. The sci-fi magnum opus has earned $888.3 million from overseas markets so far. With continued momentum in key territories, the film is expected to cross the $900 million international milestone over the weekend.
Thanks to its sustained appeal outside North America, the film has comfortably secured its place among the biggest global earners of the year.
Worldwide Box Office Collection Breakdown
The current worldwide box office figures for Avatar: Fire and Ash are as follows:
- North America: $348.7 million
- International: $888.3 million
- Worldwide Total: $1.23 billion
With these numbers, Avatar: Fire and Ash has become the third Hollywood film of 2025 to cross the $1 billion mark at the global box office, reinforcing the franchise’s long-standing dominance.
How Much More Does Avatar: Fire and Ash Need to Beat Zootopia 2?
At present, Zootopia 2 sits comfortably at the top of the worldwide box office rankings for 2025 Hollywood releases. The animated sequel has amassed an impressive $1.65 billion globally and continues to perform strongly in overseas markets, particularly in China.
Compared to Zootopia 2, Avatar: Fire and Ash is currently $420 million behind. While this may seem like a large gap, the difference is steadily shrinking with each passing week.
Can Avatar: Fire and Ash Claim the No. 1 Spot of 2025?
Given the Avatar franchise’s historical box office legs and strong international appeal, earning an additional $420 million worldwide is not an unrealistic target. As a tentpole release with premium format support and steady audience turnout, Avatar: Fire and Ash remains well-positioned to challenge Zootopia 2 for the top spot.
If James Cameron’s film manages to surpass the $1.65 billion global haul of Zootopia 2, it will officially become the highest-grossing Hollywood release of 2025 worldwide.
Release Details and Final Outlook
Avatar: Fire and Ash was released globally on December 19 and has maintained a strong hold at the box office weeks after its debut. With continued earnings from international markets and steady domestic collections, the race for the No. 1 spot among 2025 releases remains wide open. The coming weeks will determine whether Avatar: Fire and Ash can complete its climb to the top of the worldwide box office charts.
