‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ dominates second weekend at the box office
*James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” continues to lead the 2025 holiday box office, earning a projected $60 million from Dec. 26–28. Now in its second weekend, the sci-fi sequel has reached an estimated $214 million domestically. While slightly behind 2022’s “The Way of Water,” it’s still a huge success driven by IMAX and 3D ticket sales.
The film pulled in $24 million on Christmas Day alone and is approaching the $500 million mark worldwide. Its family-friendly themes and immersive visuals are fueling strong holiday turnout across theaters.
Christmas Day sets post-COVID record at the box office
December 25, 2025, brought in $68.4 million across all films—marking the best Christmas Day performance since the pandemic. Several new releases, along with strong holdovers, helped theaters thrive during the final stretch of the year.
Among the standouts was A24’s “Marty Supreme,” which beat expectations with a $9.5 million debut on Christmas Day. Family films like “Zootopia 2” and the animated biblical film “David” also gained momentum from holiday crowds.
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Full weekend box office projections for Dec. 26–28, 2025
The final weekend of 2025 looks strong, with multiple genres drawing diverse audiences. Here’s how the top five films are expected to perform:
- 1. Avatar: Fire and Ash (Disney/20th Century): ~$60M | Total: ~$214M
- 2. Marty Supreme (A24): ~$26M–$27M | Total: ~$27M–$28M
- 3. Anaconda (Sony): ~$22M | Total: ~$22M
- 4. Zootopia 2 (Disney): ~$20M–$21M | Total: ~$323M
- 5. Song Sung Blue (Focus Features): ~$12M | Total: ~$12M
Newcomers like “Anaconda,” starring Paul Rudd and Jack Black, and the musical drama “Song Sung Blue” are performing solidly during their debut weekend. “Zootopia 2” saw a major holiday boost, climbing up to over $320 million in domestic earnings.
‘Marty Supreme’ surprises with A24’s biggest holiday opening
Timothée Chalamet’s sports drama “Marty Supreme” opened strong with a wide expansion, earning between $26–$27 million for the weekend. It’s now one of A24’s top debuts ever and is expected to perform well through awards season.
The Christmas Day $9.5 million launch exceeded forecasts, signaling broad interest beyond indie audiences. The ping-pong-centered storyline and Chalamet’s star power are drawing in curious viewers and families alike.
Comedy remake ‘Anaconda’ bites into strong debut
Sony’s reboot of “Anaconda” opened with around $22 million, thanks to comedic leads Paul Rudd and Jack Black. The film delivered a solid $9.1 million on Christmas Day and maintained momentum into the weekend.
This light-hearted remake appeals to nostalgic audiences and newcomers, offering a fun counter-program to heavier dramas and animated features. Positive audience reactions could help sustain its run through New Year’s week.
‘Zootopia 2’ holds strong, boosts Disney’s 2025 total
“Zootopia 2” continues its winning streak, adding another $20–$21 million in its latest weekend. Its domestic total now stands at approximately $323 million, with worldwide earnings surpassing $1.3 billion.
The sequel has become one of Disney’s biggest hits of 2025, helping the studio cross $6 billion in global box office revenue. Family audiences and strong word-of-mouth are driving steady interest through the holidays.
2025 box office ends strong, just shy of $9 billion
The domestic box office is projected to finish the year at around $8.8–$8.9 billion. While just short of the hoped-for $9 billion milestone, it marks a major rebound from early pandemic-era lows.
Studios like Disney, Sony, and A24 all saw big holiday wins, with a well-rounded mix of animated films, blockbusters, and specialty titles. The final post-Christmas stretch and New Year’s Eve will likely add more fuel to the 2025 totals.
Looking ahead: what’s next at the box office in 2026
The momentum from late 2025 sets up a strong start for 2026. Big titles and award contenders are expected in early January, while “Avatar: Fire and Ash” will likely remain in the top 5 for weeks.
With increased audience turnout and higher-performing weekends, the box office recovery is gaining steam. Studios are hoping to capitalize on renewed interest with diverse offerings across genres.
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