'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Ignites Box Office with Nearly 600,000 Pre-Sale Tickets on Opening Day

The highly anticipated film 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' has finally premiered worldwide today, marking its release with an astounding pre-sale ticket count nearing 600,000 as of 7 AM today (Wednesday, the 17th).

The fervor for the film began 10 days prior to its release. On Sunday, December 7th, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' surged to the number one spot in overall ticket reservations within just three days of pre-sale launch, fueled by immense audience interest. By Friday, December 12th, five days before its premiere, the film had matched the pre-sale figures of its predecessor, 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' which captivated 10 million viewers, signaling an unprecedented phenomenon even before its release.

As of 7 AM today, December 17th, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' has secured a commanding 76.2% of the pre-sale market share, with over 590,000 tickets sold, drawing significant attention to its opening weekend box office performance.

To commemorate the release, nine character posters have been unveiled, showcasing both new faces and the returning protagonists who have led the 'Avatar' saga, alongside the next generation of the Sully family. These striking visuals have captured the audience's imagination.

The poster for the Ash Tribe's formidable 'Varang' (portrayed by Oona Chaplin) radiates an intense aura, heightened by the line, "Eywa did not answer." Her all-consuming gaze conveys the imminent, colossal crisis facing Pandora. Directly confronting this threat is 'Neytiri' (Zoe Saldaña), embodying the fierce spirit of a Na'vi warrior with the declaration, "All I have left is my belief." This sets the stage for a conflict of epic proportions.

Jake Sully' (Sam Worthington), driven by the unwavering resolve, "This family is our fortress," prepares to defend his kin amidst raging infernos. His arch-nemesis, Colonel Miles Quaritch' (Stephen Lang), issues a chilling warning, "Don't you want to spread your fire across the world?" This exchange deepens the intrigue surrounding the culmination of their entangled destinies.

The children, now more grown since 'The Way of Water,' also command attention. Kiri' (Sigourney Weaver) hints at unleashing mysterious powers with the line, "Calling to your fighter mother," while Lo'ak' (Britain Dalton) displays a hardened resolve, exclaiming, "We have to fight!" Their impending actions are highly anticipated.

Spider' (Jack Champion), poised to be a pivotal variable, asserts, "The size of the fight is what matters," underscoring his unyielding spirit. Tsireya' (Bailey Bass) of the Metkayina clan offers encouragement with, "There is greatness within you," while Tuk's mother, Tuktiri' (Trinity Bliss), solidifies her role as the family's pillar with, "The Sully family doesn't give up." The contributions of these five young characters promise to inject fresh dynamism into the narrative.

Following early screenings, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' has been met with an overwhelmingly positive response, with critics and audiences alike praising it as "closer to an immersive experience than just watching a movie," "the greatest blockbuster of our time," "everything you could want from 'Avatar'," "my heart rate won't go down! Beyond expectations!" "an insane masterpiece. A legendary page," and "a must-see in theaters." The film continues the epic saga of the 'Avatar' series, delving into the profound grief of the Sully family after the death of their eldest son, Neteyam, and the escalating crisis on Pandora with the arrival of the Ash People led by Varang.

Netizens are expressing immense excitement for the film's premiere, commenting, "Finally, it's here! I've waited since the first movie," "It looks like it's going to be another masterpiece," and "IMAX is a must-see." The overwhelming anticipation suggests a strong opening weekend.