It is an incredible start to 2026 for the film industry, with James Cameron’s third entry into the Pandora saga and Sydney Sweeney’s latest thriller both making significant waves.
As of January 11, 2026, here is the breakdown of the latest box office numbers for these two major releases:
James Cameron has officially become the first director in history to have four films cross the $1 billion threshold. While it is currently trailing the pace of The Way of Water, it remains a massive global hit.
Total Worldwide Gross: ~$1.23 billion
Domestic (North America): $342.6 million
- International: $888 million
- Status: The film has held the #1 spot at the domestic box office for four consecutive weeks. Although it faced a steeper decline in its third and fourth weekends compared to its predecessors, its international performance—particularly in China and France—continues to drive it toward the $1.5 billion mark.
Lionsgate’s erotic psychological thriller, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, is being hailed as the "sleeper hit" of the season.
- Total Worldwide Gross: ~$192.5 million
- Production Budget: $35 million
- Domestic (North America): $94.15 million
- Status: The film is on the verge of the $200 million milestone, an impressive feat for an R-rated thriller. Due to its incredible "legs" (low week-to-week drops) and massive profitability, Lionsgate has already officially greenlit a sequel for 2027.
Note: While Avatar dominates in raw numbers, The Housemaid is currently one of the most profitable films of the year relative to its budget, recently battling for the #2 spot against the newcomer horror film Primate.
Would you like me to look up the critical reviews or audience scores for either of these films to see how they compare?
Source: AP News.
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