James Cameron is dealing with off in opposition to James Cameron for the third spot on the record of highest-grossing motion pictures of all time — with two of his choices inside inches of each other for the distinction.

Here is the deal … we already know JC’s latest flick, “Avatar: The Approach of Water,” has been steadily climbing these previous few months — blowing previous movie after movie on the all-time field workplace report chart … that’s, till it hit a snag with “Titanic,” which was securely at #3.

That briefly modified this weekend, with ‘Avatar 2’ changing Cameron’s crown jewel for the third spot … if just for a day or so. As of Sunday, nevertheless, “Titanic” reclaimed its place.

In different phrases, the two motion pictures (clearly, each Cameron’s) had been flip-flopping in rating — however for now, it appears like “Titanic” is holding agency at #3, and ‘Avatar 2’ remains to be #4 … with the newest projections by way of the weekend for each motion pictures being about $2.217B and $2.214B, respectively.

Though “Avatar” made more cash than “Titanic” this weekend … “Titanic” has nonetheless made more cash long-term, however it’s anticipated ‘Avatar 2’ will overtake it once more within the coming days.

BTW, in the event you’re questioning why we’re saying “Titanic” was in theaters this weekend (as if it is 1997 once more) … that is as a result of it was. The movie is celebrating its twenty fifth anniversary and bought re-released, which suggests extra ticket gross sales … even in 2023. 😅

Three of Cameron’s movies are actually all-timers. The primary “Avatar” remains to be king with $2.92 billion, “Avengers: Endgame” is 2nd at $2.79 bil … and you realize the remainder, in the intervening time.