‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Becomes Sixth Film in History to Surpass $2 Billion Globally - Variety

After just six weeks of release, James Cameron ’s blockbuster sequel “ Avatar: The Way of Water ” has surpassed $2 billion in global ticket sales.

Notably, “The Way of Water” has officially hit the lofty goal that Cameron set for himself prior to the film’s release.

The original “Avatar,” which debuted in theaters 13 years ago, remains the biggest movie of all time with $2.9 billion.

It’s especially impressive that “Avatar 2” managed to crack $2 billion, a benchmark that’s been impossible in COVID times, because not every market is re-connecting with the Na’vi.

Like the original, Imax and 3D screens, as well as repeat customers across all ages and demographics, have propelled ticket sales to stratospheric heights.

Disney, which holds the rights to “Avatar” after acquiring 20th Century Fox in 2019, spent roughly $460 million to produce and promote “The Way of Water,” making it one of the most expensive films ever.