Avatar 'The Way of Water' earned $17 million in previews

By Naveen Dec 17, 2022

After 13 years of numerous delays, "Avatar: The Way of Water," the sequel to the highest-grossing film of all time, has hit theaters.

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and grossed $17 million through previews at the domestic box office.

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It is expected to earn $150 million to $175 million in its opening weekend.

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This is one of the biggest debuts of 2022.

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Pandora's power may not match Marvel's cinematic power.

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"The Way of Water" opened Friday in 4,202 theaters.

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Of the $17 million in previews, $2.63 million came from Imax 3D screenings.

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