So far, the sequel to “Avatar” it grossed $574 million domestically and $1.35 billion internationally after less than six weeks in theaters. The film’s worldwide tally is especially impressive because it misses out in Russia (where the first grossed over $100 million) and is below expectations in Japan (where the original grossed $176 million). lucky for Disneywhich owns the rights to “Avatar”the sequel is beating projections in China ($217 million), France ($123 million), Germany ($108 million) and Korea ($93.6 million).
At the US box office, “Avatar: The Way of Water” stands as the 13th highest-grossing film, surpassing “The Lion King” ($543.6 million), “The Dark Knight” (US$535 million) and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” ($533.5 million). Globally, the film ranks as the fifth-highest-grossing release ever, behind “Avatar”, “Avengers: Endgame”, “Titanic” Y “Avengers: Infinity War”. It’s very close to dethroning “Infinity War,” which remains in fourth place with $1.370 billion.
“Avatar: The Way of Water” hit theaters last December, roughly 13 years after the original. The sequel cost approximately $460 million to produce and promote, making it one of the most expensive movies ever.
Source: Ambito
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