'Avatar: The Way of Water' is about to cross the $1.5 billion mark

By Naveen Jan 11, 2023

James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water is reportedly on the verge of breaking even after taking in $1.38 billion in ticket sales.

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According to Variety , Cameron said the film needs to make $2 billion to reach its goal.

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Pandora, the director's comeback after a long hiatus, released on December 16 and became a splash hit at the box office.

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Even as frigid temperatures and holiday gatherings threaten to keep viewers indoors, in just three weeks, the film has seen monumental audience numbers.

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Apparently, Avatar fandom runs deep! If fans flock to theaters to revisit Jake Sully and Navi, ticket sales could hit the coveted $2 billion mark.

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That number may seem astronomical, but that's exactly what it is.

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In 2009, the first Avatar film grossed over $3 billion, making it the highest-grossing film of all time.

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