We knew it was going to be big, but THIS big? Avatar, the 3D epic from Terminator, Titanic and Aliens helmsman James Cameron, has already passed the $1 billion mark at box-office.
It's one of only five flicks ever to do so and, having reached the figure in just 17 days, it means Avatar has hit the billion-dollar mark in record time too.
Making $1.0188 billion, Avatar is the fourth-highest grossing movie of all time, sitting behind Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest at $1.0662 billion, The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King at $1.1191 and Cameron's own Titanic with a ridiculous $1.8429 billion.
However there is still time for the sci-fi flick to overtake its seafaring rival. With the 3D tech used in the flick deterring piracy and the movie yet to reach the lucrative Chinese market, Avatar is well on track to become the biggest movie in cinema history.
A massive box office success can mean only one thing; the inevitable sequels. Speaking to the BBC, James Cameron stated that "I've got stories mapped out for two more films. But should we make some money...we will definitely make another movie".
Sony, Samsung, Panasonic can now sleep easy; the news completely justifies their major investment in 3D technology, which is set to feature heavily in this week's Consumer Electronics Show.
Via: BBC
Wow, you're really pumping out the CES posts this year aren't you. Where's the HD news???