James Cameron's highly anticipated film, "Avatar: Fire and Ash," also known as Avatar 3, has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing the coveted $1 billion mark at the global box office. This success marks Cameron's fourth consecutive film to reach this unprecedented financial height, further cementing his reputation as the "King of the World" in filmmaking, a title he previously embraced.

Despite its significant box office performance, "Avatar: Fire and Ash" is projected to conclude its theatrical run as the lowest-grossing installment of the Avatar series, though it is still expected to rank among the biggest hits of all time, potentially within the top 20 globally. The film is forecasted to reach $300 million at the domestic box office and $1.2 billion globally by Sunday. Its third weekend domestically is expected to generate approximately $35 million, representing its largest drop yet, especially when compared to its predecessors, "Avatar: The Way of Water" and the original "Avatar," which both grossed over $60 million at similar stages in their runs.

The original "Avatar," released in 2009, remains the top-grossing film in cinema history, having amassed $2.9 billion globally, including revenues from various re-releases over the years. Its sequel, "Avatar: The Way of Water," which premiered over a decade later, impressively defied pre-release skepticism regarding the franchise's cultural relevance, grossing over $2.3 billion worldwide and standing as the third-biggest film ever made. Cameron's streak of billion-dollar successes began with 1997's "Titanic," an epic romance that has accumulated over $2.2 billion globally, also benefiting from re-release revenue. "Titanic" was the most expensive film of its era, with a reported production budget of $200 million, while "Avatar 3" reportedly cost over $400 million, making it one of the most expensive films ever produced.

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" has garnered noticeably less enthusiastic reviews compared to its predecessors, settling at a 67% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The future of the groundbreaking sci-fi franchise remains a topic of discussion, with Cameron himself underplaying expectations ahead of the film's release and hinting that it might be his last directorial contribution to the series. However, he had previously announced two additional sequels, and clarification on their status may emerge now that "Avatar 3" is presumed to have passed its break-even point.

The film, a sequel to "Avatar: The Way of Water" (2022), features a returning cast including Sam Worthington as Jake Sully, Zoe Saldaña as Neytiri, Sigourney Weaver, and Stephen Lang. "Avatar: Fire and Ash" is a PG-13 Science Fiction Adventure Fantasy film, directed by James Cameron, with a runtime of 197 minutes. The writing team includes Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa, James Cameron, Josh Friedman, and Shane Salerno, with Jon Landau, James Cameron, Brigitte Yorke, Jamie Landau, and Maria Battle-Campbell serving as producers. The film also includes visual elements such as Quaritch, Neytiri, Brendan Cowell as Mick Scoresby, human vehicles, and Spider.