Avatar: The Way of Water Re-Release North America Box Office Day 5 — Earns $500K+ On Tuesday, Beating The Conjuring: Last Rites & Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle
Avatar: The Way of Water re-release earns big at the box office, proving strong global hype ahead of Avatar 3: Fire and Ash.
Avatar: The Way of Water Re-Release Hits $500K+ At Home On Day 5! (Photo Credit – Instagram)
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James Cameron’s upcoming third film in the Avatar trilogy already looks set to dominate the box office, and the proof lies in how its predecessor, Avatar: The Way of Water, continues to perform. The film, which returned to theaters on October 3, 2025, has crossed $20 million worldwide in less than a week since its re-release.
As usual for Cameron’s blockbusters, the international audience has contributed the most, taking up around 80.2% of the total earnings. The domestic box office stands at just over $4 million, while global collections have reached $16.2 million.
Avatar: The Way Of Water Re-Release Beats Several New 2025 Movie Releases Worldwide
It is the first time the sci-fi epic has returned to theaters since its original release in 2022, when it became the first major post-pandemic blockbuster, earning more than $2.3 billion. Even after three years, the enthusiasm surrounding the film has not faded. The re-release has managed to outperform several newer titles currently in theaters, including A Big Bold Beautiful Journey starring Margot Robbie ($18 million), The Smashing Machine with Dwayne Johnson ($6.1 million), and The Strangers: Chapter 2 ($12.3 million).
Avatar: The Way Of Water Re-Release Surpasses The Conjuring: Last Rites & Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle On Day 5
Even though the domestic earnings are not as high as its global take, The Way of Water still managed to outperform some leading titles in daily collections. After securing a strong $3.2 million weekend opening domestically, it went on to earn over $502K on Tuesday, October 8, 2025, alone, ranking at #2, just below Leonardo DiCaprio’s One Battle After Another in domestic charts (per Box Office Mojo).
That amount was higher than the day’s collections of The Conjuring: Last Rites($491K) and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle ($488K), both of which have been major draws at the box office this season. For a re-release to outperform new and high-profile releases is no small feat. It signals not only the lasting power of the Avatar brand but also the level of anticipation for Cameron’s next and final chapter, Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Avatar: The Way Of Water Re-Release Box Office Summary
Domestic – $4.1 million
International – $16.2 million
Worldwide – $20.3 million
This world is much deeper than you imagine. Watch the brand-new trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash and experience it in theatres December 19th.
Also, don’t miss Avatar: The Way of Water back on the big screen in 3D for one week only, starting October 3rd. pic.twitter.com/nB5nOcrQMx
