Comparison Freshness: Feb 08, 2026
Avatar: Fire and AshVSThe Housemaid
🏆 Rating Winner
Avatar: Fire and Ash
HIT
Comparison
Rating
Vote Count
Release Date
Runtime
Budget
Revenue
Genres
The Housemaid
HIT
Battle Verdict: Who Wins?
In this cinematic clash of Science Fiction hits, Avatar: Fire and Ash takes the audience favorite trophy with a +0.1 lead in ratings. However, Avatar: Fire and Ash continues to dominate the cultural conversation when it comes to worldwide collections.
★ 7.3
Audience Rating
★ 7.2
$1,416,164,929
Box Office
$329,595,165
$350,000,000
Budget
$35,000,000
198 min
Runtime
131 min
Dec 17, 2025
Release Date
Dec 18, 2025
Deep Dive Analysis
🎭 Audience & Critical Reception
In terms of audience reception, both Avatar: Fire and Ash (7.3) and The Housemaid (7.2) stand on equal footing. They both managed to capture the cultural zeitgeist of their respective release years (2025 and 2025), proving that quality storytelling resonates regardless of the sub-genre.
💰 Box Office Performance
Commercial performance tells a story of dominance for Avatar: Fire and Ash, which out-earned The Housemaid by a factor of 4.3x. Avatar: Fire and Ash's massive 2025 run solidified its status as a blockbuster juggernaut, while The Housemaid focused more on niche appeal.
🎬 Thematic & Style Clash
The contrast between Science Fiction and Mystery makes this an interesting study in style. Avatar: Fire and Ash prioritizes broad narrative appeal, creating a engaging experience. On the other hand, The Housemaid is all about broad narrative appeal, leading to a much more engaging narrative.
🏆 The Final Verdict
Final Verdict: Avatar: Fire and Ash is the clear winner of this battle, sweeping both the critical ratings and the commercial earnings. It is the definitive recommendation for anyone looking for the best that Science Fiction/Mystery has to offer.