‘Avatar’ returns to # 1 at the worldwide box office 13 years after its first release

‘Avatar’ did it again. After getting its first release 13 years ago, James Cameron’s film once again crowns the world box office with its revival (in Spain it does not arrive until September 30th). According to data from Comscore, the film grossed $ 10 million in the United States this weekend, September 23-25, and at least another $ 20 million at the worldwide box office, bringing the all-time total above 2.85. Millions of dollars. And yes, it’s the highest-grossing film in history.

In North America, “Avatar” was ranked third on the highest grossing list, behind “Don’t Worry, Darling,” which grossed $ 19.2 million, and “The King Woman,” directed by Viola Davis, which grossed 11 million. Now yes, comparing it to another recent revival, that of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’, “Avatar” proportionately did 85% more, as it could only be seen in 1,980 theaters while Tom Holland’s film was available in 3,835 and only reached $ 5.4 million over the weekend Workers Day, a federal holiday in the United States. In the international market, the performance was even better, reaching the first position at the box office in France, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Germany, the United Kingdom and Korea.

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“We are talking about a film that is 13 years old and people can see it at home”says Paul Dergarabedian, an analyst at Comscore, “The big draw is the Imax it shows. ‘Avatar’ serves as a reminder of how beautiful the images of Pandora are on the big screen.” Already in its day the film was considered a visual marvel and obviously won the Oscar for the best special effects (also for the best scenography and the best photography). Being already 60% CGI and 40% live action, could more be done? According to Cameron himself, thanks to the technological advances of the last decade, the film in its re-release enjoys an even higher quality: “We made the film for the big screen, for a giant screen in 3D, and now we have remastered it in 4K and high dynamic range, with some parts at 48 frames per second. It looks better than ever. […] swept us away “says the manager.

The relaunch of “Avatar” precedes the premiere of its long-awaited sequel, “Avatar: The Sense of Water”, which will finally hit theaters this December and cost around $ 250 million, so this renewed enthusiasm for the franchise is very important to the film’s team, which needs another blockbuster similar to its predecessor. Also, we can’t forget that there are at least 3 more sequels on the way between now and 2028. “If the raise had been a disappointment”Dergarabedian said, “would be the first indicator that, ‘oh, oh, there might be a problem’ [para la secuela]. But this is very encouraging. “.

“Avatar” returns to Spanish cinemas on September 30th and “Avatar: The Sense of Water” will open worldwide on December 16.