Avatar: Fire and Ash Day 3 Box Office Report: Surpasses ₹66 Crore Despite Dhurandhar Dominance

James Cameron’s grand sci-fi vision Avatar: Fire and Ash continues its steady run at the Indian box office. Even as Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar dominates screens nationwide, the third chapter of the Avatar franchise has emerged as a strong Hollywood contender in India.

Released on December 19, 2025, the film was one of the most anticipated global releases of the year and has lived up to expectations by crossing the ₹60 crore milestone within its opening weekend.

Avatar: Fire and Ash Box Office Collection Day 3

According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Avatar: Fire and Ash collected ₹25 crore on Day 3 (Sunday). The film witnessed an upward trend in collections compared to Friday and Saturday, benefiting from weekend footfalls and premium-format screenings.

With its Day 3 earnings added, the total India net collection now stands at ₹66.25 crore.

Day-Wise India Box Office Collection

Produced on a massive reported budget of over USD 400 million, the film has shown consistent growth since release:

• Day 1 (Friday): ₹19 crore
• Day 2 (Saturday): ₹22.25 crore
• Day 3 (Sunday): ₹25 crore

Total (3 Days): ₹66.25 crore

Theatre Occupancy on Day 3

On Sunday, December 21, 2025, Avatar: Fire and Ash recorded an overall English occupancy of 45.96% in India. Metro cities and IMAX formats played a key role in driving higher occupancy rates.

About Avatar: Fire and Ash

Avatar: Fire and Ash is the third installment in James Cameron’s iconic Avatar series. The journey began with Avatar in 2009, followed by Avatar: The Way of Water in 2022. After a three-year gap, the franchise has returned to cinemas with its latest chapter.

The film stars:

• Sam Worthington
• Zoe Saldaña
• Sigourney Weaver
• Stephen Lang
• Kate Winslet

James Cameron has already confirmed that Avatar 4 and Avatar 5 are in development and are expected to release in 2029 and 2031, respectively.