Avatar: The Way of Water has grossed $889.4 million (about Rs. 7,355 crore) at the worldwide box office, following its second weekend. Director James Cameron’s sophomore Avatar entry has collected $601.7 million (about Rs. 4,976 crore) from markets outside the US, with China continuing to be a top market, while India has contributed over Rs. 300 crore (about $36.2 million). Within the US and Canada, the second Avatar film has earned a total of $287.6 million (about Rs. 2,379 crore). With these figures, the Disney-owned film has surpassed Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to claim the fifth position among the year’s highest-grossing movies. According to Deadline, the Chinese market dropped by 55 percent this past weekend, owing to the surge in COVID-19 pandemic concerns. However, it was still able to maintain its topmost position, adding $25.9 million (about Rs. 214 crore) for a local cumulative of $100.5 million (about Rs. 831 crore). Korea overtook France’s numbers to second place this week, jumping to a total of $53 million (about Rs. 438 crore). In France, Avatar: The …