Avatar 2 Sweeps Indian IMAX Box Office Collection; New Record.
James Cameron's Avatar 2 has collected more than Avengers: End Game.
By Xappie Desk, January 18, 2023 19:38 IST
Ever since it was announced, Avatar 2 has been one of the most anticipated releases in world cinema due to the massive box office success of James Cameron's 2009 debut. After its release, the film received mixed reviews, but it is doing well at the global box office. The film has already crossed $1.9 billion (Rs 15,538 crore) at the global box office. The film has not only topped the Indian collection but also created a record. Now the numbers that the film has already earned from the IMAX screens in India are also out.
The film has already collected $200 million (Rs 1635 crore) from IMAX screens globally. The film is getting a huge response in IMAX theatres in India as well. There are a total of 23 IMAX screens in India, including one in Thiruvananthapuram. The film has already made Rs 37 crores from these.Avatar 2 is currently the third-highest grossing IMAX release of all time globally.
At the same time, Avatar 2 has become the biggest Hollywood hit ever in the Indian collection. Avatar 2 has reached the top spot by surpassing Avengers: Endgame. James Cameron has assured that the film will definitely have 3, 4, and 5 sequels after it crosses $1.5 billion at the global box office.
In 2012, James Cameron announced that there would be sequels to Avatar. He also announced the release of the films on the same day. It was announced that the second part will be released on December 17, 2020, the third part on December 17, 2021, the fourth part on December 20, 2024, and the fifth part on December 19, 2025. But due to the spread of COVID, the releases could not be done at the time announced. The film's trailer, which was released earlier, received much attention.