“Avatar: Fire & Ash” surges to $214 million domestic in its third weekend while Wes Anderson’s “Marty Supreme” ($25M+), “Anaconda” ($22M), and “Song Sung Blue” ($12M) deliver knockout debuts to close 2025 box office. James Cameron’s volcanic epic dominates holiday legs as awards contenders crash the top 10.
Fire & Ash: $214M Domestic, $850M+ Global
Avatar: Fire & Ash added $72 million domestic (-42%) for $214M cume, pacing ahead of Way of Water’s $232M at same point. China ($185M), Korea ($42M), and Europe fuel $850M+ worldwide, eyeing $2.5B finish despite Ash Ketu backlash.
IMAX premium holds 68% of weekend gross with volcanic Na’vi battles drawing repeat families. Cameron’s fire-ocean spectacle proves Pandora legs unbreakable through New Year’s.
Marty Supreme: $25M+ Awards Firepower
Timothée Chalamet and Wes Anderson’s table tennis biopic exploded for $25.2 million from 3,800 screens, crushing tracking with Golden Globe buzz. 92% RT score and Fandango #1 propel $40M+ five-day holiday tally.
Anderson’s signature symmetry meets Chalamet’s ferocious Marty Reisman—critics call it “Rushmore meets Raging Bull.” Oscar frontrunner eyes $150M+ legs.
Anaconda: $22M Snake Sensation
Paul Feig’s Anaconda reboot slithered to $22 million with Jack Black, Paul Rudd, and massive CGI serpents. $65M budget covered by opening weekend as holiday crowds embrace campy creature chaos.
Practical snake effects and Rudd’s scream-king return deliver B-movie bliss. Global rollout adds $18M from UK, Australia.
Song Sung Blue: $12M Festive Sleeper
Noah Baumbach’s Hugh Grant-Lena Dunham Christmas dramedy earned $12.1 million from 2,100 screens. 97% RT and word-of-mouth propel $22M five-day as NYC family dysfunction resonates holiday-weary audiences.
Grant’s hungover crooner steals scenes; Baumbach’s sharp dialogue earns “Marriage Story holiday edition” raves. Platforming continues into January.
Complete Top 10: Final 2025 Weekend
| Rank | Title | Weekend | Cume |
| 1 | Avatar: Fire & Ash | $72M | $214M |
| 2 | Marty Supreme | $25.2M | $25.2M |
| 3 | Anaconda | $22M | $22M |
| 4 | Song Sung Blue | $12.1M | $12.1M |
| 5 | Moana 2 | $9.8M | $685M |
2025 Closes Strong: $11.5B Total
Final weekend grosses $165M as 2025 hits $11.5 billion domestic—15% above 2024. Animation (5/10 top films), awards bait, and creature features dominate holiday frame.
Fire & Ash’s supernova legs position Avatar for $2.8B finish. Marty Supreme launches 2026 Oscar race. Bookmark for New Year’s Day final tallies—2025 bows out swinging.
