Some great first reactions:
https://variety.com/2022/film/news/a...ce-1235451389/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/mo...ns-1235276522/
Got my tickets for the 18th in Dolby Cinema, no 3D for me. Sadly no IMAX 2D anywhere,
Avatar is a cool visually. And THATS it. I really wanted more… interesting to hear others thoughts
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It will make a profit, the question is how much profit. Remember it essentially needs to land in the top 5 grossing films of all time for it to turn a significant profit.
Cameron has stated that if Avatar 2 doesn't turn out to be the smashing success he hopes for, he'll explore 'other possibilities' for Avatars 3 and up. Possibly a TV show or such...
Here is the article where he says what it needs to do to make $
https://variety.com/2022/film/news/a...it-1235438907/
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Exactly.
"My film needs to make $2 billion to turn a profit, or you won't see Avatar 3"
Translation: "I need my film to break all box office records because my ego requires it"
This is James Cameron, after all. He put Avatar back into theaters just to regain the top box-office spot from Endgame.
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https://variety.com/2023/film/news/a...ce-1235498281/
After just six weeks of release, James Cameron’s blockbuster sequel “Avatar: The Way of Water” has surpassed $2 billion in global ticket sales. It’s the sixth film in history — and first in pandemic times — to cross the coveted milestone, joining an exclusive club that includes Avatar,” “Avengers: Endgame,” “Titanic,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” and “Avengers: Infinity War.”
Now, Cameron is responsible for three of the six-highest grossing movies of all time. He’s also the only director with three films to cross $2 billion.
Shoulda known better than to bet against GOAT Cameron!
He'll probably still be peeved that it didn't beat Avengers Endgame though. Here's to the next 10 years of Avatar 2 re-releases until it catches up
Don't feel bad, I made a similar comment. I forgot how easy mainstream moviegoers (and apparently the Academy) are to please. Add in the fact that films like Avatar are the only kinds of movies people go see anymore and, well, this is what you get.
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It's impressive though. It took Marvel 20 movies and a decade of work to get two films at this level. Star Wars took 6 films and 40 years to hit this level. Both have long established, rabid fanbases who spend tons of money on these established IPs in all kinds of forms.
Avatar isn't based off an established IP. It doesn't have a built in fanbase. It was an original property. It didn't even have a huge star attached to it like Marvel's literal parade of stars in Avengers Infinity War and Endgame. And it was that successful. The sequel is almost as successful with only 1 film of original IP to go off and still no real stars attached to the project..wait, Cliff Curtis is a household name, right?
It's pretty goddamn impressive.
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