JOURNAL ARTICLE

Disney's 'Avatar 3' Hits Theaters With $88 Million Opening.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Buckley, Thomas 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the box office performance of Walt Disney Co.'s film *Avatar: Fire and Ash*, which grossed $88 million in the US and Canada during its opening weekend. Although this figure surpassed the debut of the original *Avatar* in 2009, it fell short of industry forecasts and the opening weekend of the sequel, *Avatar: The Way of Water*. The film, featuring returning actors Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana, is part of a franchise that has historically performed well, with the first two films grossing over $2 billion each. Despite its strong opening, Disney anticipates a $400 million shortfall in operating income for the current quarter due to the film's release timing. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/12, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:190383148
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