‘Avatar’ Sequel Takes In $95.5 Million and Beats Ticket Sale Forecasts 

Avatar: The Way of Water generated $95.5 million in domestic ticket sales over the long weekend, surpassing Walt Disney Co.’s projections.

The North American total easily exceeded the $82 million estimate from the entertainment giant, despite weather-related challenges. Many theaters were closed after blizzards knocked out power throughout the US early in the weekend. Monday accounted for about a third of the total.