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‘Avatar 2’ On Pace to Beat ‘Top Gun’ as 2022’s Biggest Movie

  • Sci-fi film has taken in $1.38 billion globally, Disney says
  • It has passed ‘Top Gun’ in ticket sales internationally

Avatar: The Way of Water

Source: 20th Century Studios

Walt Disney Co.’s Avatar: The Way of Water is on pace to become the top-selling movie released in 2022 after leading the box office for a third straight weekend.

The sci-fi film generated $63.4 million in domestic ticket sales over the first three days of New Year’s weekend, according to an estimate from Disney on Sunday. It has made $1.38 billion worldwide since its release on Dec. 16.