James Cameron’s Avatar has become the highest grossing film of all time after beating the Russo brothers’ Avengers: Endgame.
The above feat of Avtar has come in a span of two years after the Marvel superhero film starring Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans (among others) created a history after it grossed an approximate $2.797 billion. Also Read: The Batman Director Matt Reeves Officially Announces the Production Wrap
The latest is that Avatar that was re-released in China this Friday (March 12, 2021) created a feat after adding another $12.3 million to its overall collection in the first 2 days. This has taken the film’s collection to US$ 2.82 billion.
Please note that Marvel’s Endgame (2019) garnered all the name and fame after it managed to overtake Cameron’s Titanic (1997) that constantly remained on the top slot for over a decade. The film had managed to collect an overall global collection of US$ 2.194 billion. Also Read: Find What Zendaya, Millie Bobby Brown, Kendall Jenner Have in Common
Later Cameron took to his social media account and congratulated the entire Marvel team for accomplishing such an unforgettable task.
This is what he wrote, ‘Endgame’ took the first spot on the box office board in 2019 when it beat Cameron’s 1997 film ‘Titanic which held the top spot for over a decade with an estimated global collection of USD 2.194 billion. “An iceberg sank the real Titanic. It took The Avengers to sink my Titanic. Everyone here at Lightstorm Entertainment salutes your amazing achievement. You’ve shown that the movie industry is not only alive and well, it’s bigger than ever,” he posted. Also Read: Chloe Grace Moretz Relies on Exercise for Mental Clarity
While praising the achievement of the film, this is what the Russo brothers stated, “Passing the gauntlet back to you… @jamescameronofficial.”. Garnering praises from all sides, the official social media handle of Marvel posted a video clip, “Congratulations to James Cameron, Jon Landau, and ALL of Na’vi Nation for reclaiming the box office crown! We love you 3000,” the caption said.
Oel ngati kameie, China! We're excited to bring Avatar back to your big screens this weekend. pic.twitter.com/aKxje8SRft
— James Cameron (@JimCameron) March 11, 2021
You might be wondering about the sudden surge in the box office collection of Avatar due to Covid 19 pandemic. Well, it all happened when Avatar was premiered in China last Friday after the decision by the Chinese government to reopen the theatres. Also Read: Elizabeth Olsen Net Worth, Age, Biography, Movies & More
No official announcement of the film in this regard has been made. And so, there is no official confirmation about the same. After the success of his last film, Cameron is looking forward to bring ‘Avatar 2’ to the audience.
Like many other films, the shooting of ‘Avatar 2’ will shortly resume. It was delayed to to the complication arising from the fresh cases of Covid-19. Also Read: AR Rahman Chosen As BAFTA Breakthrough India Ambassador
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