This is slightly below expectations for the long-awaited sequel from director James Cameron, who previously suggested the film needs to make billions in order to break even.“Avatar: The Way of Water” opened across 4,202 theaters this weekend, including previews on Thursday night.
In addition to $53 million domestically, the film earned $15.8 million for its first-day sales across 15 different markets, per Deadline.
Behind three superhero movies for the year.
Thought projections for opening weekend were closer to $180-200m? At this rate will take a large second surge, doubtful, to break even. Not good for $AMC who put a lot of emphasis on Avatar II.
Tons of people don't go to theaters anymore, especially for movies they actually want to watch, myself included.