Disney Dominates Global Box Office as ‘Avatar’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ Sweep Top Rankings
In the high-stakes world of cinema, “Avatar: Fire and Ash” is acting like a tidal wave, lifting the entire weekend’s revenue and leaving smaller films to navigate the massive wake it leaves behind.
RMN Stars Box Office Desk
New Delhi | December 30, 2025
In the latest global box office report from Comscore, Disney has secured the top two positions, led by the massive performance of Avatar: Fire and Ash. The Avatar sequel earned a staggering $245.2 million worldwide over the weekend, with $181.2 million of that total coming from international territories. This performance has pushed the film’s total cumulative earnings to over $760 million across 52 international markets and 20 domestic locations.
Not far behind in overall success is “Zootopia 2,” which has now surpassed the $1.4 billion mark in total cumulative global earnings. During the most recent weekend, the animated sequel added another $87.9 million to its total, maintaining a strong presence in 53 international territories.
Competitive Field in the Top Five
Beyond Disney’s lead, other major studios saw significant activity:
- Sony’s “Anaconda” took the third spot, bringing in $34.55 million for the weekend across 59 international territories.
- Paramount’s “The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants” followed closely in fourth place with $33.3 million.
- “The Housemaid” rounded out the top five, earning $29.28 million globally.
International and Independent Highlights
The rankings also highlighted strong performances from diverse titles. The film “Buen Camino” earned $29.27 million from just one territory, while “Dhurandhar“ reached a cumulative total of over $120.6 million. Additionally, “Wicked: For Good” maintained its top ten status, bringing its total cumulative box office to over $503.9 million after showing in 82 international territories.
The Role of Box Office Measurement
These insights are provided by Comscore, a firm that specializes in measuring global box office performance and evaluating advertising across various platforms, including digital and television. By connecting data points across all screens, Comscore helps the industry maximize marketing effectiveness and understand audience value.
In the high-stakes world of cinema, “Avatar: Fire and Ash” is acting like a tidal wave, lifting the entire weekend’s revenue and leaving smaller films to navigate the massive wake it leaves behind.
