“Avatar: Fire & Ash” crushes Christmas box office with a massive $88 million domestic weekend, surging to $760 million global dominance in its fourth frame. James Cameron’s volcanic epic proves unbreakable holiday legs, obliterating competition while securing 2025’s #1 spot with room to spare.
$88M Christmas Weekend: Unmatched Legs
Fire & Ash added $88.4 million over the five-day holiday (-28% from prior weekend) for $302 million domestic cume, pacing 15% ahead of Way of Water. Global haul hits $760 million with China ($285M), Europe ($210M), and IMAX fire effects driving family repeat business.
72% of screens sold premium format as Ash Ketu’s volcanic fury captivates multigenerational crowds. $350M+ worldwide budget covered 2x over—Avatar trilogy now $8.2 billion total.
Marty Supreme & Holdovers Follow
Wes Anderson’s Marty Supreme added $18.7 million ($43.9M cume) as Timothée Chalamet’s table tennis drama eyes $120M+ legs. Anaconda slithered $15.2M ($37.2M), while Song Sung Blue earned $9.8M ($21.9M) on holiday word-of-mouth.
Moana 2 dipped $7.1M ($692.1M) but remains animation champ. Top 10 holiday gross hits $210 million—strongest Christmas since 2019.
Christmas 5-Day Top 5 Breakdown
| Rank | Title | 5-Day | Domestic Cume | Global Cume |
| 1 | Avatar: Fire & Ash | $88.4M | $302M | $760M |
| 2 | Marty Supreme | $18.7M | $43.9M | $65M |
| 3 | Anaconda | $15.2M | $37.2M | $72M |
| 4 | Song Sung Blue | $9.8M | $21.9M | $28M |
| 5 | Moana 2 | $7.1M | $692.1M | $1.65B |
$11.8B 2025 Finish Locked In
Final 2025 domestic tally projected $11.8 billion (+18% vs 2024) driven by Avatar legs, animation dominance, awards contenders. Fire & Ash eyes $2.9B global close, cementing five-film commitment.
IMAX reports record December with Avatar 3 holding 450+ screens through January. Holiday multipliers position Pandora sequel for Endgame-level endurance.
New Year’s Frame: Avatar Holds #1
Fire & Ash projects $45-52M (-45%) next weekend as Marty Supreme ($12-15M) and Anaconda ($10-13M) battle second place. Song Sung Blue platforming accelerates Oscar trajectory.
Cameron’s Christmas gift keeps giving—$760M in December alone proves spectacle rules holidays. Bookmark for NYE final weekend tallies; 2025 exits with Avatar supernova.
