Avatar: The Way Of Water

The sequel to James Cameron's extraterrestrial epic 'Avatar' has surpassed the record of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'.

James Cameron becomes only director to have 3 movies in the $2 billion club

James Cameron's other two films that have crossed $2 billion at the worldwide box office include the original "Avatar" (2009) and "Titanic" (1997).

'Avatar: The Way of Water' collects over $1 billion globally

However, the high budget film will have to make twice that much just to break even, director James Cameron has said.

Box office: James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water makes Rs 40 crore on Day 1 in India

Last week's releases - including 'Salaam Venky', directed by Revathi and starring Kajol and Aamir Khan - have failed. An Action Hero, with Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead has just crossed Rs 10 crore.

'Avatar: The Way of Water' team on creating its striking underwater world

James Cameron's sci-fi epic returns with 'Avatar: The Way of Water', opening in cinemas today.

'Avatar' to re-release in theatres on September 23. James Cameron shares new poster

'Avatar' being re-released is a measure to prepare the audience for the sequel 'Avatar: The Way of Water'.

Avatar 2: Director James Cameron reveals footage at CinemaCon. See pics

Avatar 2: Director James Cameron promised giant technological leaps forward from 'Avatar', whose main characters Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) now have a family.