when did the first avatar come out

The first Avatar movie (James Cameron’s sci‑fi epic set on Pandora) came out on December 18, 2009, in the United States.

Key dates

• The world premiere was held in London at Odeon Leicester Square on December 10, 2009.

• The general U.S. theatrical release was December 18, 2009, which is the date most people refer to when they ask when the first Avatar came out.

• The film rolled out globally between December 16–18, 2009, with country-by-country release dates clustered in that window.

Quick extra scoop

• Avatar quickly became the highest-grossing film of all time worldwide (before inflation), surpassing Titanic and holding that spot for years.

• Its release in late 2009 helped kick off a big wave of interest in 3D cinema and large-format screenings that carried into the early 2010s.

TL;DR: The first Avatar came out in U.S. theaters on December 18, 2009, after premiering in London on December 10, 2009.

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