Avatar 3 Box Office Collection Day 2: James Cameron’s highly anticipated Avatar 3 (titled Avatar: Fire and Ash) has finally hit Indian screens, but the box office start has been slower than expected. Despite the franchise’s global reputation, early trends show that the film has struggled to make a big impact in India. While the visual spectacle continues to draw loyal fans, the numbers indicate that the movie has not yet found strong momentum.
Released on December 19, 2025, Avatar: Fire and Ash carried huge expectations. Following the record-breaking success of Avatar: The Way of Water in 2022, the third instalment was expected to open with massive collections.
On its first day, the film earned an estimated Rs 19 crore net across all languages in India. While not a poor opening for a Hollywood release, the figure falls short for a franchise of this scale, especially given the premium ticket prices for 3D and IMAX formats.
Comparisons with its predecessor make the gap even more noticeable. The Way of Water had earned over Rs 40 crore on opening day in India, showing just how much audience dynamics have shifted. One major factor affecting Avatar 3’s growth is the ongoing dominance of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, which continues to command attention and occupy screens across the country.
Avatar 3 Box Office Collection Day 2
On Saturday, the film saw a slight improvement but no significant surge. Sources suggest it collected around Rs 22.50 crore net on Day 2, taking its two-day total to approximately Rs 41.50 crore net in India. Occupancy was better during afternoon and evening shows, particularly for the English and Hindi 3D versions. Families and franchise fans did turn up over the weekend, yet the overall growth remained limited compared to other big-budget blockbusters, which usually witness a sharp spike on Saturdays.
Although these numbers are not alarming, they highlight a slower-than-expected start for one of Hollywood’s largest franchises. Box office experts say the film’s ultimate performance in India will now depend on Sunday collections, weekday hold and word of mouth.
Avatar 3 Box Office Collection Day 2
| Day | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 [1st Friday] | Rs 19 cr (En: 8.5 cr, Hi: 5.25 cr, Te: 2.75 cr, Ta: 2.43 cr, Ka: 0.05 cr, Mal: 0.02 cr) |
| Day 2 [1st Saturday] | Rs 22.5 cr |
| Total | Rs 41.5 cr net |
About Avatar: Fire And Ash
Directed by James Cameron, Avatar: Fire and Ash takes the story of Pandora into darker territory. Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat from the Ash People, a nomadic Na’vi tribe living in Pandora’s volcanic regions and led by the ruthless Varang. The story places Jake’s middle son, Lo’ak, in a central role as the Sully family navigates shifting alliances and danger from the RDA.
The film reunites the original cast including Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Kate Winslet. New additions such as Oona Chaplin, David Thewlis, and Michelle Yeoh bring fresh energy. With a runtime of 3 hours and 17 minutes, it is the longest film in the series to date, produced on a reported budget exceeding $400 million, showcasing groundbreaking technology to bring Pandora’s volcanic world to life.
Despite its slower start in India, the franchise’s global fan base and technological spectacle mean Avatar 3 still has the potential to perform strongly over the coming weeks. Let’s wait and watch what happens!
