Disney/20th Century’s “Avatar: The Way of Water” has passed “Top Gun: Maverick” to become the highest grossing release of 2022. This weekend, as the box office moves into the post-holiday period, we will see just how far the blockbuster sequel can extend its legs.
“Avatar 2” should easily take No. 1 again at the box office this coming weekend as the sole new wide release, Universal/Blumhouse’s “M3GAN,” is projected for an opening weekend of $17-22 million buoyed by strong interest from female moviegoers under 25. Given Blumhouse’s low-budget strategy, that should be more than enough to lead to a profitable theatrical run even with “Avatar 2” serving as major holdover competition.
‘Avatar 2’ Faces Its Next Challenge in Race to $2 Billion: the Post-Holiday Box Office
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With $1.48 billion and counting, “The Way of Water” looks to extend its box office legs deep into the new year
