AVATAR: Fire and Ash Explodes in Indonesian Theaters, Earns Rp93 Billion in the First Week

Kapanlagi.com - The film AVATAR: Fire and Ash, the latest sequel from the famous franchise by James Cameron, has recently become a favorite among viewers in Indonesia. In its first week of screening, the film managed to earn around US$5.6 million or more than Rp93 billion just from ticket sales in local theaters.

This figure is the largest amount for a Hollywood film in Indonesia throughout 2025. In fact, Avatar: Fire and Ash has already been watched by more than 1 million people within the first three days of its release, proof that many fans are eager to see it.

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1. Fantastic Achievements in Southeast Asia

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Rachel Fong, Executive Director and Studio General Manager of The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia, stated that this achievement demonstrates the strong power of Disney stories across various countries, including Indonesia. She said:

"Disney's position as the number one Hollywood studio in Southeast Asia is proof that our stories truly have strong relevance," she was quoted as saying on Monday (23/12/2025).

2. The Power of Storytelling

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AVATAR: Fire and Ash is increasingly popular among local audiences as Disney builds its storytelling strength in this franchise, even enriched with interesting experiences with a local touch.

To make Indonesian audiences feel even more immersed in the world of Avatar: Fire and Ash, Disney is not playing around. A super spectacular immersive experience is presented directly at Senayan City Mall, Jakarta, making visitors feel as if they are truly stepping foot on the planet Pandora.

3. A More Exciting Watching Experience

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The excitement doesn't stop there. The AVATAR: Fire and Ash installation also spreads to seven major cities, featuring striking visuals of the Varang character displayed on billboards and LED takeovers during prime time. Even the iconic Bundaran HI area was transformed with a 360-degree visual display that captured the attention of citizens during Car Free Day.

The launch of this film felt even more grand with a Gala Premiere attended by over 800 invited guests, including top celebrities, renowned creators, and media personnel. Not to be missed, the euphoria of audiences in cinemas from 16 cities in Indonesia was also recorded as part of the grand celebration of the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash in the country.

4. Global Opening Gross Reaches USD 12 Million

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In addition to its success in Indonesia, the film also recorded a significant debut internationally, approximately USD 12 million from the opening screenings in the United States. Although slightly lower than the previous film, analysts remain optimistic that Avatar: Fire and Ash can still perform strongly worldwide.

The film is expected to gross at least USD 100 million by the end of its opening weekend in the United States (US) and Canada. From the international market, audience enthusiasm is also quite strong. Disney reported earnings of USD 43.1 million from global preview screenings.

5. QnA Film AVATAR: Fire and Ash

1. What is Avatar: Fire and Ash?
Avatar: Fire and Ash is the latest sequel from the Avatar universe created by James Cameron, featuring new stories, conflicts, and characters in the world of Pandora.

2. How successful is this film in Indonesia?
In its opening week, the film successfully grossed over Rp93 billion and was watched by more than 1 million viewers.

3. What is the public's enthusiasm for this film?
The enthusiasm is very high, as evidenced by the gala premiere attended by hundreds of guests and the reactions of audiences in 16 cities that celebrated.

(kpl/fbi)