‘Avatar: Fire & Ash’ Surpasses $1.3B, ’28 Years Later’ Hits $31.2M Worldwide
Disney’s box office success continues with James Cameron’s latest installment, Avatar: Fire & Ash, which has surpassed a remarkable $1.3 billion globally. This achievement highlights Disney’s dominance in the film market, particularly over the last eight weekends where it secured the top spot worldwide.
Box Office Performance of Avatar: Fire & Ash
As of the latest analysis, *Avatar: Fire & Ash* reached a total global revenue of $1.32 billion, comprised of $367.4 million from domestic earnings and $955.3 million from international markets. The film remains a box office champion in the U.S. for five consecutive weeks, showcasing its enduring popularity.
- Domestic Earnings: $367.4 million
- International Earnings: $955.3 million
- Total Worldwide Earnings: $1.32 billion
Internationally, the film experienced a decline of 33% in its latest weekend, yet it maintained significant earnings across multiple countries, including:
- China: $155.4 million total
- France: $98.9 million total
- Germany: $80.3 million total
- UK: $51.4 million total
- Korea: $51.1 million total
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Box Office
In conjunction with *Avatar: Fire & Ash*, Sony’s *28 Years Later: The Bone Temple* debuted globally, accumulating $31.2 million in total. The film grossed $15 million domestically over the four-day weekend, while performing better overseas with $16.2 million from 61 markets.
Notably, the film had a strong showing in the UK and Mexico, with first-weekend earnings of:
- UK: $4.6 million
- Mexico: $1.5 million
Future Prospects
While *28 Years Later: The Bone Temple* opened to mixed results, it created significant buzz in horror markets. The film’s production costs are reported at $63 million, following tax credits from the UK, with an extensive marketing budget of $70 million. How will it perform in its next key market, South Korea? Only time will tell.
Conclusion
Disney’s *Avatar: Fire & Ash* continues to break records, while *28 Years Later: The Bone Temple* finds its footing amid tough competition. Both films represent a pivotal moment in 2023’s cinematic landscape, demonstrating the varied reception of genres across global markets.
