Steve Newall: flicks.co.nz editor on the release of Avatar sequel - The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

After years of speculation and months of intrigue, Avatar: The Way of Water opened in theatres this week.

The long-awaited sequel to the James Cameron hit had people booking tickets in advance and anticipation was at an all-time high ahead of Thursday's premiere. This appears to have paid off in terms of ticket sales, as it's set to make $180 million worldwide after opening weekend.

Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall observed that Avatar: The Way of Water has had a successful theatre turnout so far, a feat helped by the fact that no other big releases are out to compete with it.

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