Part 9/10:
While Avatar: The Way of Water still holds the potential for a solid box office, the early signs point to a more challenging path ahead. The combination of a diminished gross-out factor, shifting consumer habits, and the limited novelty of cutting-edge visual effects in today's CGI-saturated environment could temper box office ambitions.
The true test will be in the legs—how Fire and Ash performs over time and whether it can sustain momentum through word of mouth and repeat viewings. Stranger still, the film's performance could redefine what qualifies as blockbuster success in the modern streaming age.