James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ continued its box office reign this Friday, earning $14 million. Despite a slight week-to-week dip, the sci-fi sequel is showing impressive staying power. Analysts project a $36 million weekend, which would push its domestic total past $300 million. Other holiday holdovers also saw a boost as families headed to theaters before the school break ended: •‘Zootopia 2’: Claimed second place with $7.1 million on Friday, actually improving on its previous week’s performance. The sequel is expected to hit $18 million for the weekend, bringing its domestic total to $362 million. It has now officially surpassed Frozen II to become Disney Animation’s highest-grossing film globally. •‘The Housemaid’: Secured third place, holding steady with Friday numbers that matched last week. Lionsgate forecasts a $14 million weekend, pushing the thriller’s domestic earnings past $74 million. •‘Marty Supreme’ & ‘Anaconda’: Rounded out the top five, maintaining consistent audience interest despite moderate declines.
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