Exclusive: Avatar- Fire And Ash Day 1 Advances Turn RED-HOT: 68,055 Tickets Sold in National Chains by 11 PM; A ₹30 Cr+ Opening Now Looks Inevitable
Hollywood’s biggest event film of the year is officially in full throttle. Avatar: Fire And Ash has taken a massive leap forward on its final day of advance booking, with numbers accelerating sharply and confirming that James Cameron’s epic is heading for a thunderous opening in India.
As of 11:00 PM today, Avatar: Fire And Ash has sold an impressive 68,055 tickets for Day 1 across national multiplex chains (PVR INOX + Cinepolis, English + Hindi combined). The jump from earlier counts underlines one thing clearly — momentum is building fast, and release-day hysteria is kicking in.
Day 1 Advance Booking Snapshot (India – 11 PM)
According to CineInfinity tracking, the film’s Day 1 advances are now firmly in blockbuster territory, driven by premium formats and metro dominance.
Key highlights from today’s trend:
- Explosive growth in IMAX & 3D bookings
- Near-capacity occupancy in premium shows across metros
- Strong traction in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai & Pune
- High average ticket prices (ATPs) boosting value beyond raw footfalls
- Evening & late-night shows witnessing continuous filling even hours before midnight
The pace of sales in the final stretch is particularly encouraging, indicating heavy spot bookings to come on release day.
₹30 Crore+ Opening Day: Locked & Loading
With 68,055 tickets already sold in advance, Avatar: Fire And Ash is now comfortably tracking towards a ₹30 crore+ opening day in India.
While matching Avatar: The Way Of Water’s ₹40 crore debut remains a tall benchmark, the current trend makes one thing clear:
- ₹30 crore is no longer a question of “if,” but “how comfortably.”
- Strong spot bookings, especially in premium formats, are expected to push numbers even higher.
- Mass centres are expected to contribute meaningfully once on-the-day sales kick in.
This firmly positions Fire And Ash as the biggest Hollywood opener of 2025 in India.
Why the Surge? Franchise Power at Its Peak
The Day 1 advance explosion highlights the unique strengths working in the film’s favour:
- Massive franchise loyalty built over two record-breaking films
- Curiosity around the next chapter of Pandora
- Strong family audience pull
- IMAX & 3D preference driving repeat-value viewing
- James Cameron’s brand guaranteeing scale and spectacle
This isn’t just a film release — it’s an event.
Clash With Dhurandhar? Minimal Impact
Despite Dhurandhar continuing its historic and unprecedented run, Avatar: Fire And Ash has shown zero signs of slowdown. The audience bases remain largely distinct, with Avatar dominating premium screens and high-end formats.
The clash scenario has done little to dent demand, especially in metros and IMAX-heavy circuits.
Long Run Outlook: Built for Endurance
Beyond opening day, Avatar: Fire And Ash is perfectly positioned for a long theatrical run:
- Christmas & New Year holiday corridor ahead
- Strong repeat-viewing potential
- Family audiences expected to surge post-release
- Excellent hold prospects if word of mouth clicks
A ₹300 crore+ lifetime total in India remains firmly achievable.
Final Word: The Storm Is Just Beginning
With 68,055 tickets already sold for Day 1 by 11 PM, Avatar: Fire And Ash has entered release day with unstoppable momentum. A ₹30 crore+ opening is firmly on the table, and the advance booking trajectory confirms one undeniable truth:
James Cameron’s Avatar is still the gold standard of theatrical spectacle in India.
Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our own research. The figures can be approximate, and CineInfinity does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box office performance of the film(s).
