The sci-fi blockbuster “Avatar: The Path of Water”, the long-awaited sequel to the 2009 film, “knocked off” the box office in its first weekend in cinemas in North America, AFP and Agerpres reported.

A frame from the new movie “Avatar”Photo: 20th Century Studios / Backgrid UK / Profimedia

The film, directed by James Cameron, collected an estimated $134 million at the box office from Friday to Sunday, slightly below expert predictions. The film grossed another $300 million worldwide.

Having received 430 million dollars, Avatar 2 has one of the best box office returns since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Once again set on the planet Pandora, Waterway tells a story that takes place more than ten years after the events of the first film.

Jake Sully, a US Marine (played by Sam Worthington), has transformed into the body of the Na’vi – the large blue-skinned people of Pandora – and works with them to protect their habitat from a deadly threat.

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Another sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever he lost first place and is now far behind him Avatars$5.4 million was collected from Friday through Sunday.

After six weeks in theaters, the Marvel movie, released as a tribute to Chadwick Boseman, who died tragically two years ago, has grossed an estimated $419 million in North American theaters and $367 million worldwide.

In the third place we find Cruel night (grossed $5 million), an action comedy starring David Harbour strange things plays the role of grumpy Santa Claus, who does not hesitate to fight intruders who break into the house of a wealthy family.

Disney animation A strange world dropped one spot from last week to fourth on the chart with $2.2 million Menuthe film starring Ralph Fiennes, which mixes elements of horror and film noir with comedy, came in fifth with $1.7 million.

The rating was compiled on the basis of preliminary data published on Sunday by the specialized firm Exhibitor Relations.

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