Avatar 3: Fire and Ash — Here’s How Long You Have to Catch It in Theaters

If you’re a fan of James Cameron’s blue-people space saga and you haven’t caught Avatar: Fire and Ash on the big screen yet, you might be wondering: just how long will this beast stick around in theaters? Good question — and the answer is a bit more interesting (and generous) than your typical movie run.

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ – Still Going Strong

This third outing in the Avatar franchise hit theaters on December 19, 2025. As of late January 2026, it’s not showing any signs of sputtering out. We’re talking a film with a three-hour-and-17-minute runtime, available in all the bells-and-whistles formats—IMAX 3D, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, you name it. The box office numbers are as expected for this franchise: enormous.

• US & Canada Gross: $368 million
• International Gross: $955 million
• Worldwide Total: $1.3 billion
• Theaters (Opening vs. Now): Started in 3,800, still in about 3,300 after five weeks

So, When Is It Leaving?

Here’s where it gets a bit weird compared to your average Disney release. Regular flicks from the Mouse House tend to hang around for just 6 to 7 weeks, then quietly make their exit, regardless of box office. But billion-dollar juggernauts like Avatar are basically allowed to set up camp. Reason? The ticket sales just keep rolling—people want to see Pandora in IMAX, and theaters aren’t about to say no to that money.

In the world of long runs, Zootopia 2 was one of the last movies in this league to keep screens tied up for months. And right now, Avatar: Fire and Ash is actually catching up with—and maybe even closing in on—Zootopia 2’s numbers. If you’re wondering why your local cineplex still lists this one weeks after it opened, that’s the answer.

Industry insiders say there’s no official end date yet, but if the pattern holds, you can probably expect Avatar 3 to hold on for about three months—meaning you’ll likely have showtimes through mid-to-late March 2026, depending on the theater. Put simply: if you’re planning a trip to Pandora, don’t procrastinate forever, but you’re not out of luck if you missed opening night.

'It’s difficult to pin down the exact last day, but all signs point to a run well past the usual six weeks. Think more like three months in most major theaters.'

One Last Thing: Check Before You Go

If you want to see those glowing forests and flying banshees on the biggest screen possible, just check your local listings before you show up. Screens will eventually start dropping the film as new blockbusters arrive, but that’s not happening overnight. Buy your tickets soon, but don’t panic—you’ve got some time.