“Avatar: Fire and Ash” earned $345 million worldwide during its opening weekend. The movie became the second-biggest global opening of the year. It was released during the busy holiday movie season, when many families go to the cinema. The film is part of the long science-fiction series created by director James Cameron. Many people around the world watched the movie, showing its strong worldwide appeal.

The movie made $88 million in North America and $257 million in other countries. China gave the strongest overseas results. Some experts said the opening numbers were good, but reviews were mixed compared with earlier films. Ticket sales in the United States were lower than before. Still, the series often stays popular for a long time. The studio is watching sales closely because the movie cost a lot to make. Strong holiday interest will help decide the movie’s future.