‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Outshines ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ at Box Office

The holiday weekend brought exciting news to the box office, with “Avatar: Fire and Ash” continuing its reign. The film, directed by James Cameron, earned $13.3 million in ticket sales, marking its fifth consecutive week at the top.

Box Office Performance

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” solidified its dominance in North America while “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” found itself in second place. The latter garnered $13 million over the weekend but is expected to reach around $15 million by the end of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.

• Avatar: Fire and Ash: $13.3 million
• 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple: $13 million (expected $15 million by Monday)
• Zootopia 2: $8.8 million
• The Housemaid: $8.5 million

The Bone Temple’s Reception

Directed by Nia DaCosta and featuring Ralph Fiennes and Jack O’Connell, “The Bone Temple” opened in 3,506 theaters. Although the film boasts a strong 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, audience enthusiasm appears lukewarm. A survey revealed that 72% of viewers would “definitely recommend” the film.

Despite its horror genre appeal and solid reviews, expectations were set high for “The Bone Temple.” It opened less than a year after its predecessor, “28 Years Later,” which debuted to $30 million. The film has a production budget of $63 million, without accounting for marketing costs, making profitability a challenge.

Zootopia 2 Breaks Records

Meanwhile, Disney’s “Zootopia 2” continues to break records. It has made history as the highest-grossing animated film by the Motion Picture Association, surpassing $1.7 billion worldwide.

Summary of Top Performers

As the competition heats up, “Avatar: Fire and Ash” holds strong, outshining “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” at the box office. Moviegoers eagerly await what’s next as several projects, including a potential third installment of the “28 Days Later” franchise, loom on the horizon.