James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash has set Chinese theaters ablaze, earning 200 million yuan ($28.4M) within 48 hours of its December 19 release. The long-awaited threequel dominated screens across the Chinese mainland this weekend, with analysts predicting it could cross 1 billion yuan by New Year's 🍿.
This simultaneous China-North America release mirrors Disney's earlier success with Zootopia 2, which earned 3.6B yuan here in 2025. 'China isn't just watching global trends – it's driving them,' said Shanghai-based film analyst Li Wei. 'When Hollywood syncs releases with our market, everyone wins.'
The record-breaking numbers highlight:
🇨🇳 Growing Chinese influence in global entertainment
🎥 Post-pandemic cinema revival reaching new heights
🤝 Tighter cultural bridges through blockbuster diplomacy
With IMAX screenings selling out nationwide, Avatar 3 proves China remains Hollywood's most crucial overseas partner. As midnight moviegoer Zhang Yixing told us: 'This isn't just a film – it's an event.' 🌌
