Exclusive: James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire And Ash Registers Strong Day 1 Advances – 78,259 Tickets Sold in National Chains; ₹30 Cr+ Opening Locked
Hollywood’s biggest theatrical event of the year has officially entered overdrive. James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire And Ash has witnessed a dramatic late surge in advance bookings, firmly cementing its status as a mega opener in India and leaving little doubt about its opening-day potential.
As of 11:00 PM, Avatar: Fire And Ash has sold a massive 78,259 tickets for Day 1 across national multiplex chains (PVR INOX + Cinepolis, Hindi + English combined). The sharp jump from earlier counts highlights a familiar Cameron-driven pattern last-leg acceleration, premium-format domination, and release-day frenzy setting in right on cue.
The momentum in the final hours has been striking, with bookings continuing to pour in across IMAX, 3D, and high-end screens even late into the night. The film is now operating in clear blockbuster territory, with advances alone putting it among the biggest Hollywood openers ever in India.
The trends on the ground tell a very clear story. IMAX and 3D shows are running close to capacity in major metros, while premium screens across Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune are witnessing relentless demand. High average ticket prices are significantly boosting value, ensuring that collections are running well ahead of raw footfall comparisons. Evening and late-night shows, in particular, have shown continuous filling, pointing towards heavy spot bookings on release day.
With 78,259 tickets already locked in advance, Avatar: Fire And Ash is now comfortably heading for a ₹30 crore+ opening day in India. At this stage, the only question left is not whether the film will cross ₹30 crore, but how far beyond it can go with strong on-the-day sales. Premium formats alone are expected to contribute a substantial chunk of the total, while mass centres are likely to add meaningful volume once spot bookings open fully.
While matching Avatar: The Way Of Water’s ₹40 crore debut remains a tall order, the current trajectory clearly establishes Fire And Ash as the biggest Hollywood opener of 2025 in India.
The reasons behind this surge are unmistakable. The Avatar franchise now enjoys unmatched loyalty after two record-shattering films, and curiosity around the next chapter of Pandora is running high. Family audiences, premium-format preference, and James Cameron’s reputation for delivering once-in-a-generation theatrical spectacles have combined to create an event-level release. This is not just another Hollywood film hitting screens it is a cinematic appointment.
Despite Dhurandhar continuing its historic and unprecedented run at the Indian box office, Avatar: Fire And Ash has shown zero signs of being affected by the clash. Audience segments remain largely distinct, with Cameron’s film completely dominating IMAX and premium screens. The overlap has been minimal, especially in metro-driven circuits.
Looking beyond Day 1, the film is ideally placed for a long and rewarding theatrical run. The Christmas and New Year holiday corridor, strong repeat-viewing potential, and family audience surge post-release all work heavily in its favour. If word of mouth clicks as expected, a ₹300 crore-plus lifetime total in India remains well within reach.
With 78,259 tickets already sold in advance by 11 PM, Avatar: Fire And Ash enters release day with unstoppable momentum and blockbuster certainty. The advance booking trend sends out a clear message James Cameron’s Avatar remains the gold standard of big-screen spectacle for Indian audiences.
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).
