The much-anticipated Hollywood sci-fi epic, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' directed by James Cameron, has been navigating a unique challenge at the Indian box office. Released on December 19, 2025, the film entered the market during the phenomenal run of the Bollywood blockbuster 'Dhurandhar.' While it was expected to slow down the rampage of the Ranveer Singh-starrer, the Hollywood adventure has not managed to dethrone the local giant domestically. However, it has consistently pulled in respectable numbers, demonstrating a steady hold on its audience.
Steady Performance on Day 6
The latest figures show that 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' witnessed a slight uptick in its collections on its sixth day in theaters, which was Wednesday, December 24, 2025. According to a detailed report from Sacnilk, the film earned an estimated Rs 10.25 crore on Day 6. This has pushed the film's total earnings in the Indian market to Rs 95.75 crore.
The overall English language occupancy for the film on Wednesday stood at 26.93%, indicating a stable audience turnout mid-week. This consistency since its first Monday has been a positive sign for the film's long-term run in India, despite not overtaking the domestic favourite.
Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown
The film opened strong and saw its highest single-day collection in India on its first Sunday. Here is a detailed look at its day-wise earnings since release:
- Day 1 (1st Friday): Rs 19 crore
- Day 2 (1st Saturday): Rs 22.5 crore
- Day 3 (1st Sunday): Rs 25.75 crore
- Day 4 (1st Monday): Rs 9 crore
- Day 5 (1st Tuesday): Rs 9.25 crore
- Day 6 (1st Wednesday): Rs 10.25 crore
The total India collection after six days stands at Rs 95.75 crore.
Dhurandhar Continues Its Dominance
On the same day (Day 20 for it), the Bollywood film 'Dhurandhar' continued its spectacular run by adding Rs 17.5 crore to its kitty. Its total domestic collection has now soared to an impressive Rs 607.25 crore, firmly establishing its box office supremacy in India. This clearly illustrates the challenge 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' faced in capturing the top spot domestically.
However, the global picture tells a different story. According to data from Box Office Mojo, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' has raked in over USD 450 million worldwide, showcasing its massive dominance in the international market outside India.
About The Avatar Franchise
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is the third installment in James Cameron's groundbreaking sci-fi series, following 'Avatar' (2009) and 'Avatar: The Way of Water' (2023). The director has ambitious plans for the franchise, with two more sequels already in the pipeline. Reports confirm that 'Avatar 4' and 'Avatar 5' are in different stages of production and are scheduled for release in 2029 and 2031, respectively.
While the battle for box office supremacy in India is currently led by a homegrown film, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' continues to be a major draw for fans of visual spectacle and epic storytelling, contributing significantly to the franchise's global success.
