Box Office Report: 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Leads Pre-Christmas Weekend, 'David' and 'The Housemaid' Make Strong Debuts
Disney/20th Century/Lightstorm’s latest film, "Avatar: Fire and Ash," has dominated the pre-Christmas weekend box office with an impressive $88 million opening in the domestic market and a total of $345 million worldwide. Although it falls short of the previous "Avatar" installment, "The Way of Water," this launch is expected to make "Fire and Ash" the highest-grossing Hollywood film of the year, second only to the Chinese animated film "Ne Zha 2."
The film "David" from Angel Studios secured the second spot at the box office with a record-breaking $22 million opening from 3,318 locations. With strong presales of $15 million, "David" targeted faith-based audiences and garnered positive word-of-mouth, positioning itself as a must-see film during the holiday season.
Lionsgate's thriller "The Housemaid" claimed the third spot with a $19 million opening from 3,015 locations. The film, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, attracted a predominantly female and older audience, aiming for repeat viewings and strong turnout from its target demographic.
As the holiday season progresses, these films are expected to continue their box office success, with "Avatar: Fire and Ash" projected to surpass $400 million domestically and $1.6 billion worldwide. The strong performances of "David" and "The Housemaid" indicate promising runs at the box office, with potential to surpass previous industry benchmarks.