>>350571>>350570It made over $2.3 billion and became the 3rd highest grossing movie ever, 30% of it from the a domestic gross of $684 million while the rest was internationally spread. Only made about $245 million in China so you can't put it on them.
People watched Avatar 1 and 2 for the 3D VFX, the plot and characters were all secondary and forgettable. In the declining age of going to the cinema, Avatar offered viewers a unique viewing experience with its effects so it gave people a reason to see it in on the big screen, which is how it made its money.
That being said, Cameron's greatest achievement must be in making a 3hr movie whose plot and characters are completely forgettable. You have to be a negative genius to create something so dull that nobody remembers despite everyone seeing it.