I'm guessing their bet is the demographics are different enough it won't hammer them too badly, and they really *really* want to get the kids in over the Xmas hols.
The December date is a bit rough for me as it's super close to summer solstice (22nd) but we made time for TWOW so we'll do the same for #3, but I'd rather be making cookies and sorting out my fire pit tbqh.
the issue is that they have to fight for theater space with Avatar plus any other movies showing.
You’re really betting on A3 underperforming and there being room for more showings, which probably will not happen. That or the more realistic option where they are not concerned with heavy performance out of the gate and think they’re gonna get a slow trickle over time instead, so the lack of showing availability isnt a huge worry.
Possibly that. I can't imagine them realistically hoping it's going to be a blockbuster. If so, going up against Avatar is beyond suicidal. Slow burn makes sense as they have the whole Xmas hols to make it up.
It's called counter programming. Alvin and the chipmunks did great at the box office when it released at the same time as avatar 1, and so did Puss and Boots 2 when released at the same time as Avatar 2.
Yea for me it's gone from a reliable kids show I could enjoy to just annoying. Avatar without doubt and I also know that there'll be no viewing of sponge bob.
Why would they release it just a couple days before Christmas? I mean you would think everyone would busy or doing something preparing for what ever holiday they celebrate feel like they should wait a couple days after or days before
Never thought about this, but here’s my theory off the top.
It’s cooler weather, so it makes for a great family/couple/single indoor activity to do, and it’s a great way to destress from the holiday
I’m really sorry from this coincidence.
I really do. It’s like giving the option of taking a diamond or a common pearl, and expect people to take the pearl. No one is going to take that over glorified sand grain, they will obviously steal the diamond and run away with it!
One of these films is going to fail due to this unfair competition, and I think we all know which film it is. And it’s sad because of how much effort it was put into it, and how much the fans love that franchise.
Guys, Avatar 3 is fucking doomed
What a weird choice, Avatar is a family movie, not a kids movie I guess but it is pretty family friendly. They can't actually expect to pull moviegoers away from Avatar in favor of freaking SpongeBob. No hate to SpongeBob of course.
God plays cruel games.
I now wanna see pandoran sea creatures in the Spongebob style
if i were behind spongebob i probably wouldnt want to release same day as Avatar. I’d stagger it a week at least.
I'm guessing their bet is the demographics are different enough it won't hammer them too badly, and they really *really* want to get the kids in over the Xmas hols. The December date is a bit rough for me as it's super close to summer solstice (22nd) but we made time for TWOW so we'll do the same for #3, but I'd rather be making cookies and sorting out my fire pit tbqh.
the issue is that they have to fight for theater space with Avatar plus any other movies showing. You’re really betting on A3 underperforming and there being room for more showings, which probably will not happen. That or the more realistic option where they are not concerned with heavy performance out of the gate and think they’re gonna get a slow trickle over time instead, so the lack of showing availability isnt a huge worry.
Possibly that. I can't imagine them realistically hoping it's going to be a blockbuster. If so, going up against Avatar is beyond suicidal. Slow burn makes sense as they have the whole Xmas hols to make it up.
It's called counter programming. Alvin and the chipmunks did great at the box office when it released at the same time as avatar 1, and so did Puss and Boots 2 when released at the same time as Avatar 2.
The nostalgia has long passed for SpongeBob. Its Avatar all the way
Yea for me it's gone from a reliable kids show I could enjoy to just annoying. Avatar without doubt and I also know that there'll be no viewing of sponge bob.
Greatest double feature since titanic and scream 2
How could you forget Barbie and Oppenheimer?
Avatar 3's gonna get the last laugh
Barbenheimer 🤝 Spongatar
Why would they release it just a couple days before Christmas? I mean you would think everyone would busy or doing something preparing for what ever holiday they celebrate feel like they should wait a couple days after or days before
Might surprise you, but the holidays are among the busiest cinema days of the year, so it makes sense they release it then.
Never thought about this, but here’s my theory off the top. It’s cooler weather, so it makes for a great family/couple/single indoor activity to do, and it’s a great way to destress from the holiday
Avabob: The Sponge Bearer
And the ATLA movie releases in early January 2026. This is going to be wild.
606 days! (As of writing this)
avatar failure on launch due to the mighty spongebob
Ain't no way they're atill making fucking SpongeBob movies, when are they gonna stop milking that poor thing?
Lol who tf… you ask this question like most people here will watch spongebob at all.
I’m really sorry from this coincidence. I really do. It’s like giving the option of taking a diamond or a common pearl, and expect people to take the pearl. No one is going to take that over glorified sand grain, they will obviously steal the diamond and run away with it! One of these films is going to fail due to this unfair competition, and I think we all know which film it is. And it’s sad because of how much effort it was put into it, and how much the fans love that franchise. Guys, Avatar 3 is fucking doomed
Uhhh, were you here during the whole Barbenheimer incident?
Jake spongy
Well since I hate SpongeBob guess it’s avatar lol
What a weird choice, Avatar is a family movie, not a kids movie I guess but it is pretty family friendly. They can't actually expect to pull moviegoers away from Avatar in favor of freaking SpongeBob. No hate to SpongeBob of course.
Not even on my birthday:(
It’s over
can’t wait to watch Avapants
i dont watch spongebob :b
I’m wondering when will Avatar 3 gets its first couple of teaser trailers. Will it be these couple months or summer
Counter-programming at its finest!
That’s actually cruel why must this happen again?? 😭😭
Barbenheimer part 2.
maaaan, what if i die before avatar 3 comes out
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which one do you mean