According to a report published by Maoyan, China’s entertainment service, Avatar 2: The Water Sense it would gross between $185 to $205 million domestically during its opening weekend. The figure is key for the film that would need to position itself between the third and fourth highest grossing feature film in history not to be a financial failure.
Avatar, released in 2009 remains the most successful film in history. 75.1% of its revenue comes from markets outside the United States. Especially from China, so a success in the country is key to achieving the goal that James Cameron intends with Avatar 2: The Water Sense.
One of the reasons why the film’s release would be such a success in China would be because it is estimated that 70% of theaters will be open on that date. This is due to the relaxation of anti-COVID measures in the country, after the large protests demanding a reduction in extreme confinements.
How James Cameron got it done Avatar 2: The Water Sense is released in china
China is a difficult market for Hollywood movies as it must pass government approval. But 20th Century confirmed the release date – the same as the rest of the world – months after a trip by James Cameron to the country.
During his visit, the director showed scenes from Avatar 2: The Water Sense to those responsible for the censorship of films imported into China. His presence and involvement was important for the approval of the projection of production in the country.
Avatar 2: The Water Sense opens on December 16 in theaters around the world. It will be directed by James Cameron with performances by Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang and Kate Winslet.
