Avatar: Fire and Ash continues to dominate the North American box office, topping the charts for the fifth consecutive week. The blockbuster earned an additional $17.2 million over the Martin Luther King Jr. Day long weekend. Its cumulative US and Canadian gross now stands at $367.4 million, while the global total exceeds $1.3 billion.
Storyline and Star Power
The third installment in James Cameron’s fantasy series stars Zoe Saldana as Na’vi warrior Neytiri and Sam Worthington as ex-Marine Jake Sully. The duo faces a new enemy threatening their family on the planet Pandora. Fire and Ash joins Cameron’s other billion-dollar hits, including the first two Avatar films and Titanic.
Zombie Thriller Debuts at Second Place
Debuting in second place, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple earned $15 million. The film marks the fourth entry in the zombie horror series and released just seven months after its predecessor. Analysts suggest the quick turnaround may have negatively affected ticket sales.
Zootopia 2 Shows Staying Power
Disney’s animated sequel, Zootopia 2, rose to third place, earning $12 million over the four-day weekend. The feel-good film continues to perform strongly, appealing to families and animation fans.
Other Top Performers
In fourth place, The Housemaid earned $10.2 million. The film adapts Freida McFadden’s best-selling novel and stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. Fifth place went to Marty Supreme, featuring Timothée Chalamet as an ambitious 1950s table tennis player, with a weekend haul of $6.7 million.
The rest of the top ten included:
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Primate ($6 million)
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Greenland 2: Migration ($3.9 million)
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Anaconda ($3.8 million)
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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants ($3 million)
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No Other Choice ($2.7 million)
Box Office Trends
Avatar: Fire and Ash continues to demonstrate the staying power of blockbuster franchises. Its strong performance reflects the enduring appeal of immersive fantasy storytelling. Meanwhile, sequels like 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple face challenges when released shortly after previous films. Animated features and adaptations maintain audience interest, balancing the mix of genres in the top box office rankings.
Conclusion
James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash remains the clear leader in North American cinemas. Strong performances from sequels and animated films contribute to a diverse and competitive weekend. The box office results highlight the appeal of established franchises and family-friendly releases.
