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Sci-fi epic “Avatar: The Way of Water,” the long-awaited sequel to James Cameron’s 2009 blockbuster, swamped the competition at North American theaters, taking in an estimated $134 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.
That big number — roughly 10 times the total take of the next four films on the top 10 — was nevertheless below analysts’ expectations for the Friday-through-Sunday period.
Still, international ticket sales of an additional $300 million gave the “Avatar” sequel a sizable $434 million total, according to industry tracker Exhibitor Relations.
That makes it one of the biggest cinematic openings in pandemic times, and its combination of dazzling visuals and big-screen lure are expected to be a box office draw for weeks.
