Avatar: Fire and Ash Continues its Reign as Global Box Office Champion, While The Housemaid Nears Historic Milestone
James Cameron's latest sci-fi epic, Avatar: Fire and Ash, has solidified its position at the top of the global box office chart, adding another $65.6 million to its international total and $86 million globally in its fourth weekend of release. The film's overseas tally now stands at $888 million and its global total is approaching a staggering $1.23 billion.
While Avatar: Fire and Ash has made significant strides, it still trails its predecessors, Avatar (2009) and The Way of Water (2022), which have earned nearly $3 billion each at this point in their runs. However, the film's impressive performance demonstrates Cameron's enduring ability to captivate audiences worldwide.
The success of Avatar: Fire and Ash has surpassed other Disney releases, including Lilo & Stitch ($1.03 billion) to become the second-highest-grossing Hollywood release of 2025. Its fellow Disney animation release, Zootopia 2, continues to reign supreme with $1.65 billion globally, making it the studio's biggest film in history.
On the other hand, Lionsgate's psychological thriller The Housemaid is nearing a significant box office milestone, expected to surpass $200 million globally. Despite its modest production budget of just $35 million, the R-rated film has garnered $98.3 million internationally and $192.5 million worldwide after four weekends of release.
Other notable releases include Sony's adventure comedy Anaconda, which crossed the $100 million mark over the weekend, and Chloe Zhao's drama Hamnet, which launched in the UK and Ireland with a respectable $4.2 million opening.
James Cameron's latest sci-fi epic, Avatar: Fire and Ash, has solidified its position at the top of the global box office chart, adding another $65.6 million to its international total and $86 million globally in its fourth weekend of release. The film's overseas tally now stands at $888 million and its global total is approaching a staggering $1.23 billion.
While Avatar: Fire and Ash has made significant strides, it still trails its predecessors, Avatar (2009) and The Way of Water (2022), which have earned nearly $3 billion each at this point in their runs. However, the film's impressive performance demonstrates Cameron's enduring ability to captivate audiences worldwide.
The success of Avatar: Fire and Ash has surpassed other Disney releases, including Lilo & Stitch ($1.03 billion) to become the second-highest-grossing Hollywood release of 2025. Its fellow Disney animation release, Zootopia 2, continues to reign supreme with $1.65 billion globally, making it the studio's biggest film in history.
On the other hand, Lionsgate's psychological thriller The Housemaid is nearing a significant box office milestone, expected to surpass $200 million globally. Despite its modest production budget of just $35 million, the R-rated film has garnered $98.3 million internationally and $192.5 million worldwide after four weekends of release.
Other notable releases include Sony's adventure comedy Anaconda, which crossed the $100 million mark over the weekend, and Chloe Zhao's drama Hamnet, which launched in the UK and Ireland with a respectable $4.2 million opening.