‘Avatar 2’ becomes the world’s fourth highest-grossing film

James Cameron’s feature film “has been number 1 for seven weeks (…), a feat that has not been equaled” since the director released the first “Avatar” in 2009, the firm said on Twitter.

Strong revenues in the rest of the world – including 237 million in sales in China – helped propel ‘The Way of the Water’ to the world’s fourth highest-grossing film spot, with 2.117 billion (unadjusted for inflation).

This means that James Cameron now has his name on three of those four highest-grossing films: “Avatar”, “Titanic” and “The Way of the Water”. “Avengers: Endgame” from Disney and Marvel studios comes in second place on the podium.

Great success for “Avatar 2” which exceeds 2 billion dollars in worldwide revenue

The highly anticipated sequel to the 2009 sci-fi blockbuster is set more than a decade after the events of the first film and set in an aquatic space.

In second place this weekend is “Puss in Boots 2: The Last Quest,” with $10.6 million. In this children’s film from the universe of the “Shrek” saga, the feline embarks on an epic adventure to restore its nine lives.

Third, “The World’s Worst Neighbor,” starring Tom Hanks ($6.8 million).

The thriller “M3GAN”, the story of a scary robot doll, is in fourth place after grossing $6.4 million.

Newcomer “Pathaan,” an Indian action film, climbed to fifth place, with $5.9 million.

Here is the rest of the Top 10:

6. “Missing: Ominous Disappearance” (5.7 million)

7. “Mayday” (3.8 million)

8. “Infinity Pool” (2.7 million)

9. “Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist” (2.3 million)

10. “The Wandering Earth 2” (1.4 million)

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