WEBDESK: On Saturday, 3rd January 2026, the world-famous director James Cameron set a new benchmark in film history, after his film Avatar: Fire and Ash crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office. This makes him the only director in the world to release four consecutive films to reach this milestone.
Three out of these 4 movies grossed over 2 billion dollars, while Avatar: Fire and Ash is still running in the cinemas.
The three previous films of Cameron which entered the prestigious billion-dollar club were Titanic, Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water. James Cameron has become a director for history books; no other filmmaker even Christopher Nolan, has delivered four-billion-dollar movies consecutively.
The success of Fire and Ash is much more impressive than his previous 3 movies. As in today’s time, theatrical cinema is dying, and its future is consistently debated. However, Fire and Ash, even after being released during the competitive holiday season, has achieved this landmark figure at a notable speed. The film was released on December 19, 2025. This film showcases that Cameron’s large-scale storytelling and visual spectacle still brings people into cinemas.
In Fire and Ash, audiences were able to explore new regions of Pandora. This time, the franchise expands its mythology and introduces us to the volcanic territory of the Ash people. Box office analysts are suggesting the box office numbers of Fire and Ash are expected to rise, and it will finish well above the Billion-dollar mark. It might also reach two billion dollars like its predecessors.
The result strengthens the standing of the highly expensive Avatar franchise. Disney and Lightstorm Entertainment’s faith is also reinforced in the Avatar series, and the series will likely continue now.
James Cameron has immortalised himself as one of the most successful directors of all time, if not the most successful director of all time. With 4, one billion movies consecutively, no other director has ever seen such commercial success.
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