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161 days ago

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James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' To Be The Longest Film In The Franchise

Los Angeles, March 9 - James Cameron's sci-fi epic Avatar: The Way of Water is among the longest films ever with a theatrical runtime of 3 hours and 12 minutes. Well, the maverick filmmaker seems to be in no mood to make shorter films anymore as his next is even longer. ## The third Avatar instalment - Avatar: Fire And Ash is set to be longer than The Way of Water, confirmed by the director himself. While the exact runtime is not revealed yet, Cameron revealed in an interview with Empire magazine that the next film will be a bit longer. ## The Avatar films are anyway longer than most of the Hollywood titles as the first film of the franchise, released in 2009, was 2 hours and 58 minutes long and is the highest-grossing film in the history of the worldwide box office while The Way of Water holds the record for third biggest grosser ever.## One can't expect less when it comes to Avatar movies and, unsurprisingly, the expectations are high from Fire And Ash which debuts in cinemas worldwide later this year in December. Cameron has already hyped the movie by calling it better than the first two films and it will be much more high on action. ## There are, at least, two more films in the franchise after Fire And Ash - both scheduled to hit the screens in December 2029 and December 2031, respectively. ## Stay tuned...

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759 days ago

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Margot Robbie's 'Barbie' Scores Highest Pre-Sales Since James Cameron's 'Avatar 2'

Los Angeles, July 20 - Margot Robbie-led fantasy comedy film "Barbie" is about to begin its party at the box office. The Great Gerwig's directorial has been one of the hotly anticipated Hollywood movies and it is set to win the opening weekend at the domestic (North America) box office. ## "Barbie" is having insane pre-sales domestically, as according to Deadline, the film has sold the highest number of tickets since James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water" hit theaters back in mid-December of last year.## While the advance booking numbers are not revealed, it is believed to be historical, this too, when the movie will directly indulging a clash with Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" which is raising eyebrows in the trade as well as the studio.## According to the Box Office Company (via Deadline), Barbie is outrunning every other movie so far this year. It is behind only "Avatar: The Way of Water" which took the opening of $134 million. "Barbie" is currently tracking a $110 million start with some highly optimistic trade predicting that it could have a shot at beating "Avatar 2". ## It is also anticipated that over 200,000 moviegoers will attend screenings of Barbie and Oppenheimer on the same day, according to the National Association of Theatre Owners. AMC previously reported that over 40,000 of the theater chain's Stubs members have purchased tickets for both movies on the same day.## The film stars Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, who go on a journey of self-discovery after their expulsion from the utopian Barbieland, alongside a large ensemble cast that includes America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Ariana Greenblatt, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, Helen Mirren, and Will Ferrell, among many others.## "Barbie" is scheduled to release on July 21. ## Stay tuned...

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843 days ago

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Producer Jon Landau Hints At The Sequel To 'Alita: Battle Angel'

Los Angeles, April 27 - 20th Century Studios seems to be getting inspired by the huge box office success of Avatar: The Way of Water as producer Jon Landau has teased another long-awaited sequel to 2019' Alita: Battle Angel. ## From the screenplay by James Cameron and Laeta Kalogridis, "Alita: Battle Angel", a cyberpunk action film based on Yukito Kishiro's manga series Gunnm, was released in 2019 and grossed over $400 million worldwide. It followed the titular cyborg as she discovered the truth about her identity, her friends, and the people who run the city she lives in. ## The movie ended on a cliffhanger, setting up the stage for a potential sequel. However, 20th Century Studios didn't seem too interested in the sequel, but the dedicated fans have been voicing for "Alita 2" to know the rest of the story.## Amid the continued demand, producer Jon Landau has finally provided good news regarding the sequel and said that the talks are happening for quite some time now. During an exclusive interview with Screen Rant, the "Avatar" producer confirmed that "We're working on it".## "I think what we've learned from Avatar is how much more facial nuance and subtlety that we can get into characters that we want to be emotional and emote that are humanoid. Alita would not have been possible, but for what we did on Avatar. Avatar: Way of Water would not be what it is but what we did for Alita. And now let's put that back and give it back to Alita. We're talking to (director) Robert (Rodriguez) and talking to Rosa (Salazar) and all is good".## Christopher Waltz, who played Altia's father figure, Dr. Dyson Ido, has also expressed an interest in returning for Alita 2. With the original movie's stars, director, and key producers actively interested in continuing Alita's story, the sequel seems to be more than ready to roll out soon. ## Stay tuned...

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850 days ago

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James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' Generates $530+ Million Profit

Los Angeles, April 20 - Blockbuster filmmaker James Cameron's sci-fi epic Avatar: The Way of Water finally hit theaters in December last year, 13 years after the first Avatar movie released in 2009. And to no surprise, the sequel turned out to be the biggest blockbuster worldwide of 2022. ## The fans had to wait for a longer period to visit the world of Pandora all over again after the sequels to Avatar were greenlit by 20th Century Fox way back in 2013. At the time of the announcement of the sequel, Cameron was already the reason behind the top two highest-grossing movies ever with Avatar at No. 1 and Titanic at No. 2. ## The studio might have no idea how big Avatar 2 could go at the time of its announcement. However, the anticipation over the years kept growing which ensured that we were going to witness another epic box office monster from Cameron. Just when things were going smoothly, the covid-19 pandemic hit the world, and its relentlessness made Disney skeptical about the film's box office potential. ## The production of the movie was delayed during the covid but the anticipation among the fans never died. When the film was released in December 2022, moviegoers around the world thronged to cinemas in large numbers and as things stand today, Avatar 2 is the most profitable movie of the year, according to Deadline. ## Avatar: The Way of Water grossed over $2.31 billion worldwide, including $683 million domestically (North America) and $1.63 billion internationally. In India, the sequel is the highest-grossing non-Indian movie ever with around $58 million. Avatar 2 is also the highest-grossing worldwide post the covid-19 pandemic and the third-highest-grossing film of all time. ## As per the Deadline, the total revenue of Avatar 2 is approx. $1.62 billion, including the theatrical share of approx. $1.27 billion. Against the total cost, which is approx. 1.08 billion, Avatar 2 made a profit of a whopping $532 million. ## The opening of Avatar 2, $442 million worldwide, was lower than the initial projection which was at least $500 million. At that time, many started doubting that it might not make it to the $2 billion club. But just like previous films of Cameron, it also proved everyone wrong with its longevity at the box office as it surpassed all the projections at the end of its run. ## Stay tuned...

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877 days ago

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Avatar 2 Swims Past Avengers Infinity War At The North American Box Office

Los Angeles, March 24 - James Cameron's mega-blockbuster Avatar: The Way of Water is still minting millions at the domestic (North America) box office despite being in its 14th week.## The sci-fi epic is nearing its spectacular box-office run but before reaching its end, the movie has down another blockbuster domestically. It has become the 7th highest-grossing film of all time in North America, beating Marvel's "Avengers: Infinity War's" entire $678.8 million domestic run. ## "Avatar 2", after its 14th Wednesday, has reached $678.9 million domestically. It will most likely finish as the 7th biggest movie of all time as the next in the list is "Black Panther" which grossed $700.4 million. It is projected to finish its run between $680 million - $690 million. ## Highest-grossing films in North America (as per Box Office Mojo) - ## 1. Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens - $936.60 M## 2. Avengers: Endgame - $858.30 M## 3. Spider-Man: No Way Home - $814.10 M## 4. Avatar - $785.20 M## 5. Top Gun: Maverick - $718.70 M## 6. Black Panther - $700.40 M## 7. Avatar 2 - 678.90 M*## 8. Avengers: Infinity War - $678.80 M## 9. Titanic - $674.20 M## 10. Jurassic World - $653.40 M## The sequel to Cameron's all-time biggest worldwide grosser is currently the 3rd highest-grossing title globally with $2.30 billion, behind "Avengers: Endgame" ($2.79 billion) and "Avatar" ($2.92 billion).##

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909 days ago

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Box Office: Avatar 2 Officially Becomes Third Highest-Grossing Film Ever

Los Angeles, February 20 - James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water has officially raced past his own Titanic to become the third highest-grossing film ever at the global box office. ## The sci-fi sequel, released in December last year, has grossed $2.243 billion through 10th Sunday. Titanic, which had grossed $2.194 billion worldwide before a global 3D rerelease earlier this month, now stands at $2.242 billion globally as 4th highest-grossing title ever.## Avatar 2 has raked in $657 million at the domestic (North America) box office, becoming the 9th biggest movie of all time there. Overseas, it has scored $1.59 billion over 52 markets. The movie is eyeing a $2.3+ billion lifetime total which will still keep it at number 3. ## The top 10 international markets of Avatar 2 through the 10th Sunday are as follows: China ($248.10 million), France ($147.9 million), Germany ($138 million), Korea ($107.50 million), the UK ($91.6 million), Australia ($62.3 million), India ($59 million), Mexico ($55.5 million), Spain ($52 million), and Italy ($48 million). ## The all-time list of the highest-grossing films is topped by Cameron's original Avatar ($2.92 billion), followed by the Russo brothers' Avengers: Endgame ($2.79 billion). ## Stay tuned...

Hollywood

916 days ago

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James Cameron's 'Titanic' And 'Avatar 2' Compete To Become Third Highest-Grossing Film Ever

Los Angeles, February 13 - James Cameron's two blockbusters are going at each other to become the 3rd highest-grossing film of all time. ## The master storyteller's latest blockbuster "Avatar: The Way of Water" is continuing its winning march at the global box office another $25.8 million in its 9th weekend to take its total gross collection to $2.21 billion.## "Avatar 2" had surpassed "Titanic" to become the 3rd highest-grossing film ever but the latter reclaimed that spot upon its re-release to commemorate its 25th anniversary. The classic blockbuster by Cameron grossed a strong $22.3 million in its re-release opening weekend, pushing total global cume to $2.21 billion. ## "Titanic" was just $3 million ahead of "Avatar 2" after the just concluded weekend, and at the time of penning this piece, the latter might have surpassed the former to become the new number 3 movie ever. The official numbers are awaited. ## Irrespective of which movie is number 3 or 4, it's James Cameron who must be having a party. In fact, among the top 5 biggest grosser ever, James Cameron is the owner of three films that included "Avatar" at number 1 with $2.91 billion, "Avatar 2" at number 3 with $2.21 billion and "Titanic" at number 4 with $2.21 billion. ## Stay tuned...

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917 days ago

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Avatar 2 Becomes 3rd Highest-Grossing Film of All-Time

Los Angeles, February 12 - It's James Cameron up against himself at the box office, but for now, his latest blockbuster "Avatar: The Way of Water" has edged past "Titanic" to become the 3rd highest-grossing film of all time. ## The sci-fi epic sequel is continuing its love affair with the box office as it topped $2.20 billion globally through the 9th Friday. With this, "Avatar 2" has surpassed "Titanic's" $2.19 billion, however, the latter may reclaim that spot as it is having a re-release worldwide to commemorate its 25th anniversary. ## For now, "Avatar 2" is the 3rd biggest movie ever, behind only "Avatar" ($2.91 billion) and "Avengers: Endgame" ($2.80 billion). "The Way of Water" is still a formidable player at the box office, while a remastered 3D version of Titanic is being released in time for Valentine's Day.## The Disney tentpole has grossed approx. $642 million at the domestic box office and approx. $1.56 billion overseas. It may take a few more weeks to completely own the 3rd spot as "Titanic" in all likelihood to stay there for a couple of weeks. ## Stay tuned...

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930 days ago

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James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' Repeats 'Avatar' At The Box Office

Los Angeles, January 30 - Blockbuster filmmaker James Cameron has another film of his in the prestigious and rare $2 billion club in the form of "Avatar: The Way of Water". The sci-fi epic has crossed $2.10 billion in 45 days and becomes the 4th highest-grossing film of all time. ## Meanwhile, "Avatar: The Way of Water" has been the number one film in the domestic (North American) market for the 7th consecutive week and is the only film to achieve this feat since Cameron's first "Avatar" movie in 2010.## "Avatar" (2009), which is currently the highest-grossing film of all time, spent seven straight weekends at the number 1 spot in North America. Now, "Avatar 2" has matched this feat as no other film in between spent more than 6 weekends at the number one spot. However, "Avatar" movies aren't the only ones to spend at number 1 for a such long period of time as there are 11 other films that secured the top spot for more than 7 weeks.## As far as the box office collection is concerned, "Avatar" had grossed $31.30 million in its 7th weekend for a total of $595.7 million after 45 days. On the other hand, "Avatar 2" mints $15.7 million for a total of $620.5 million at the same time. The first "Avatar" movie was on in a different league and finished its domestic run to $785 million. The sequel is unlikely to reach there as it is projected to conclude its theatrical run somewhere at $690 million - $720 million. ## Stay tuned...

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933 days ago

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Box Office: 'Avatar 2' Swims Past 'Avengers: Infinity War' To Become 5th Biggest Grosser

Los Angeles, January 27 - James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water" climbs one more step to become 5th biggest film ever worldwide. ## The sci-fi epic sequel continues to make money at the box office and becomes the fifth biggest-grossing film ever, beating "Avengers: Infinity War" ($2.052 billion). "Avatar 2" now grossed $2.06 billion globally through Wednesday to claim the 5th spot. ## After becoming the highest-grossing film of the pandemic era, "Avatar 2" became only the 6th film ever to breach the $2 billion mark at the global box office. It has grossed $603 million at the domestic (North America) and $1.45 billion overseas box office. ## "Avatar 2" will next beat "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" ($2.07 billion) by Friday and will become the 4th biggest grosser. It is predicted to finish its run over $2.3 billion, which means it will be the third biggest movie, ahead of "Titanic" ($2.19 billion) globally. ## Stay tuned...

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937 days ago

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Zoe Saldana Becomes The Only Actor In History To Be A Part Of Four $2 Billion Grosser Films

Los Angeles, January 23 - James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water has passed the $2 billion mark at the global box office and becomes only the 6th film in history to reach the milestone. ## The prestigious and rare box office milestone of "Avatar 2" has led actress Zoe Saldana to enter the elite club which she shared with no one. The veteran actress has become the only actor on the planet to be a part of four films that have grossed $2 billion globally. ## The actress has been a force to reckon with in Hollywood and has been a part of some of the finest and highest-grossing films. As for the record, she played the main lead in "Avatar" ($2.91 billion), and "Avatar: The Way of Water" ($2.02 billion*) as Neytiri. ## Apart from the aforementioned two films, Saldana was part of "Avengers: Infinity War" ($2.052 billion) and "Avengers: Endgame" ($2.7 billion) in supporting roles. The actress has been a key part of the MCU with his role as Gamora which is the main character in "The Guardians of The Galaxy" films and also appeared in "Avengers" flicks. ## Meanwhile, James Cameron too has become the only director in history to have 3 films in $2 billion clubs, and those include "Titanic" ($2.18 billion), and the two Avatar films. Russo brothers ( Anthony Russo and Joe Russo) have two films in the $2 billion club - "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame". ## Stay tuned...

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938 days ago

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Avatar: The Way of Water Races Past $2 Billion Mark At The Global Box Office

Los Angeles, January 22 - James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water has passed the $2 billion mark at the global box office, becoming the first film in the covid-19 pandemic era to achieve the feat. ## The blockbuster sequel reached the box office milestone in 38 days. At the end of its 6th weekend, "Avatar 2" stands at $2.02 billion globally. It has grossed approx. $598 million at the domestic (North America) and $1.43 billion overseas. ## The Disney-backed blockbuster has grossed $228 million on IMAX and becomes the second highest-grossing film ever on IMAX globally.## "Avatar 2" is only the 6th film in history to reach the $2 billion mark, and out of which, 3 films belong to James Cameron. The movie also achieved the feat 7 days faster than the first "Avatar" which hit the $2 billion mark in 45 days.## Top 10 international markets of "Avatar 2" through the 6th Sunday are as follows - China ($229.70 M), France ($129.80 M), Germany ($117.00 M), Korea ($96.90 M), the UK ($81.90 M), India ($57.90 M), Australia ($55.10 M), Mexico ($51.40 M), Spain ($47.00 M), and Italy ($45.30 M).## The sci-fi epic will next beat "Avengers: Infinity War's" $2.05 billion by Thursday to become the 5th highest-grossing film of all time. The movie is expected to finish in the top 3 films of all time with a worldwide gross collection of over $2.3 billion. ## Stay tuned...