“Avatar: Fire and Ash” earned about $88 million over the Christmas holiday weekend, based on early reports from Hollywood trade media. The film has now made around $760 million worldwide, as the third movie in James Cameron’s blockbuster series continues to perform strongly during one of the busiest box office weekends of the year.

Key Facts

  • The third Avatar movie earned around $64 million during the normal three-day weekend that started on Friday. On Christmas Day alone, the film made about $24 million in ticket sales. This shows that many people chose to watch the movie during the holiday period.
  • The film, titled “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” had a strong start when it first opened in theaters. Last week, during its first weekend, it earned $89 million in the United States. In its second weekend, ticket sales dropped by 28%, which is considered a good result for a big movie. This drop is much smaller compared to the second Avatar movie, “Avatar: The Way of Water,” which saw a much bigger 52% decline in ticket sales during its second weekend in 2022.
  • So far, “Avatar: Fire and Ash” has made more than $760 million worldwide. With ticket sales still strong, the movie is expected to cross $1 billion globally very soon. If this happens, it will become the third Disney movie this year to earn over $1 billion at the box office. The other two Disney films that reached this milestone are “Zootopia 2” and “Lilo & Stitch.”
  • The Avatar film series has a long history of major box office success. The first movie, “Avatar,” released in 2009, earned more than $2 billion worldwide. The second film, “Avatar: The Way of Water,” released in 2022, also crossed the $2 billion mark. Because of this strong track record, many experts believe the third film could eventually reach similar numbers.
  • The holiday season has also been very good for movie theaters in general. On Christmas Day, the U.S. box office recorded $68.4 million in ticket sales. This was the highest single-day box office total since the COVID-19 pandemic, showing that more people are returning to theaters and enjoying movies again.

Overall, the success of Avatar: Fire and Ash highlights the strong return of big-budget films and the growing confidence of moviegoers worldwide.

How Did ‘Marty Supreme’ Do at the Box Office?

“Marty Supreme,” the ping pong movie from A24 starring Timothée Chalamet, performed very well over the holiday weekend. It made more than $27 million, including $9.7 million on Christmas Day alone. During the traditional weekend from Friday to Sunday, it earned $17.4 million. This makes “Marty Supreme” A24’s second-biggest opening ever, only behind “Civil War,” which earned $25.5 million in April 2024.

The movie’s success is partly due to a marketing campaign that went viral, promoted heavily by Timothée Chalamet himself. In addition, early limited screenings helped build buzz. The film made about $875,000 from just six theaters before its wide release, according to Variety. This strong start helped set the stage for the movie’s holiday weekend success.

Other Top Movies at the Box Office This Christmas

Disney’s animated hit “Zootopia 2” continued to do very well in theaters, earning $25.2 million over the holiday weekend. While “Marty Supreme” performed better on Christmas Day itself, more people chose to see “Zootopia 2” over the full weekend. From Friday to Sunday, “Zootopia 2” earned $20 million, beating the A24 film in traditional weekend numbers. Since its November release, “Zootopia 2” has made over $1.3 billion worldwide, showing the continued popularity of the animated franchise.

The Lionsgate thriller “The Housemaid,” starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, came in fourth place. It made an estimated $15.4 million over the weekend. The film follows a suspenseful storyline and drew in audiences looking for a holiday thriller.

Rounding out the top five was Sony’s comedy “Anaconda,” featuring Paul Rudd and Jack Black. It earned around $14.6 million over the weekend, with a total of $23.7 million including Christmas Day. The comedy’s mix of humor and star power helped it stay among the weekend’s most-watched films.

Overall, the holiday weekend was strong for movies, with a mix of independent films, animated family movies, thrillers, and comedies performing well. “Marty Supreme” showed that an indie film can compete with big studio releases, thanks to smart marketing and word-of-mouth buzz. Meanwhile, big franchises like “Zootopia 2” continue to dominate the box office with family-friendly appeal and long-term global success.

This Christmas box office shows a variety of audience tastes, from Chalamet fans and indie film lovers to families enjoying animation and viewers seeking suspense or comedy. With several strong releases, the holiday season remains one of the most competitive and lucrative times for the movie industry.

Published: 29th December 2025

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