Fire and Ash lights up box office with $88 million opening
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Director James Cameron is back with biggest and longest “Avatar” movie yet, “Fire and Ash.” Taking place shortly after the events of 2022’s “The Way of Water,” “Fire and Ash” ups the stakes even further, bring massive battles between the Na’vi and humans, and introduces the series’ scariest villain yet.
The most talked-about scene in 'Fire and Ash' just might be the Cameron favorite, and the director had to push to keep it: "Guys, you’re about to become unemployed — put it back, every line."
Fire and Ash continued its strong theatrical run through the weekend, delivering steady growth at the Indian box office while posting a massive global opening.
Avatar: Fire and Ash gives Sigourney Weaver's young character Kiri a certain line that calls back to Aliens. Yeah, you know the one. But it really doesn't work.
Avatar: Fire and Ash kicked off with a $88 million domestic debut — meaning the blockbuster soared above its rival releases of Sydney Sweeney’s thriller The Housemaid and Angel Studios’ animated musical David, but fell short of its projected $100 million mark.
Avatar: Fire and Ash’ introduces a fiery new villain, Varang (Oona Chaplin) alongside Colonel Quaritch (Stephen Lang), and fans have fallen in love.
Fire and Ash’ cast looks like when they aren’t dressed as their Na’Vi counterparts via James Cameron's motion capture.
The granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin has a long family legacy in film, and is perhaps best known for her appearance on Game of Thrones.