James Cameron's latest blockbuster, Avatar: Fire and Ash, has been tearing it up at the box office for nearly a month now. With over $1.2 billion in ticket sales worldwide, fans are eagerly waiting to see if they can catch it on digital streaming platforms like Disney+ or Hulu.
Typically, films released under Disney's banner follow a two-month window between theatrical release and PVOD debut, but Cameron's track record speaks for itself - he tends to prioritize the cinematic experience over streaming releases. This means that Avatar: Fire and Ash may not follow the usual pattern set by previous Disney films like The Way of Water.
If we look at The Way of Water as a reference point, it was released on December 16, 2022, and hit PVOD around March 28, 2023 - nearly three and a half months after its theatrical release. Given this precedent, fans may be looking forward to Avatar: Fire and Ash hitting digital platforms sometime in late April or early May.
However, for those subscribed to Disney+, the wait could be significantly longer. The Way of Water didn't premiere on Disney+ until June 7, 2023 - over two months after its PVOD debut. If this trend continues, it's likely that Avatar: Fire and Ash will follow suit, potentially missing the May streaming window.
As of now, Avatar: Fire and Ash has raked in $350 million domestically and nearly $886 million internationally, making it a commercial success. With an estimated production budget of around $550 million, including marketing costs, Cameron's vision for this film is proving to be a massive hit with audiences worldwide.
Typically, films released under Disney's banner follow a two-month window between theatrical release and PVOD debut, but Cameron's track record speaks for itself - he tends to prioritize the cinematic experience over streaming releases. This means that Avatar: Fire and Ash may not follow the usual pattern set by previous Disney films like The Way of Water.
If we look at The Way of Water as a reference point, it was released on December 16, 2022, and hit PVOD around March 28, 2023 - nearly three and a half months after its theatrical release. Given this precedent, fans may be looking forward to Avatar: Fire and Ash hitting digital platforms sometime in late April or early May.
However, for those subscribed to Disney+, the wait could be significantly longer. The Way of Water didn't premiere on Disney+ until June 7, 2023 - over two months after its PVOD debut. If this trend continues, it's likely that Avatar: Fire and Ash will follow suit, potentially missing the May streaming window.
As of now, Avatar: Fire and Ash has raked in $350 million domestically and nearly $886 million internationally, making it a commercial success. With an estimated production budget of around $550 million, including marketing costs, Cameron's vision for this film is proving to be a massive hit with audiences worldwide.
... like I get that james cameron wants us to see it in theaters first, but can't he just flip that script sometimes? 
wouldn't it be awesome if we could catch it on disney+ sooner than usual?
streaming just makes more sense for me.
and james cameron isn't playing around with the budget... that $550 million must've gone into some serious marketing lol! 
And people are still flocking to theaters like crazy... Meanwhile, Disney+ subscribers are waiting around for a release date that might not come until June 
I think Cameron knows what he's doing with the cinematic experience thingy, but sometimes you just gotta catch up with the times, you know?
I mean, we already know it's gonna break records and all, but waiting till late April/early May? That's like, forever for some fans 
. Give us more of that Cameron magic on the big screen! 
. I mean, I get why they want to preserve the cinematic experience for those who actually see it in theaters, but come on, 3-4 months is a pretty long wait! 
Especially since we're already almost at the end of April and people are itching to watch it on their devices.
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. If Avatar: Fire and Ash doesn't hit Disney+ soon, fans might start to feel like they're being left behind 
. I mean, have you seen the visuals in The Way of Water? Mind-blowing! 
. Guess we'll just have to keep binge-watching other Disney movies while we wait 
. The way it's going, I'd say late April or May is looking pretty good though 
. Fingers crossed! 
I'm sure fans are dying to watch it at home ASAP. And what about those who have already seen it in theaters? They gotta wait even longer to rewatch it? 
I guess it's just part of the Cameron magic, but still... 
The way it's breaking records is making me so excited for when (or if) it hits digital streaming platforms. Will they follow The Way of Water's pattern or do they keep up their own pace? 
and they're still sellin tickets at the cinema
! I've seen it like 5 times already and I'm still reeling from the experience 
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), we'd watch movies on VHS or DVD after they came out in theaters, not wait months to see them online. It feels like a bit of a delay, you know? 
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, idc what james cameron says about prioritizing cinematic experience over streaming releases, let's be real tho, his movies always rake in the dough 
- The success of Avatar: Fire and Ash shows that even the most ambitious filmmakers can achieve greatness with determination and a clear vision. As long as fans are willing to wait, James Cameron's masterpiece will continue to rake in the dough.