The movie earned $18 million in the U.S. on New Year's Eve, making it the second highest grossing film of all time, after Titanic.
A total of $400 million was earned at the domestic box office by the film.
In the US, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish earned $11.16 million over the course of the two-day period, followed by Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in second place with $3.12 million, and Whitney Houston's I want to Dance With Somebody in third place
The film passed Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 to become the 15th highest-grossing film of all time.
There was a sum of fifteen million dollars. In China, The Way of the Water has earned the most out of any other market.
In order for the film to break even, it will need to be the third or fourth highest-grossing film of all time. Between Titanic and Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, The Way of Water will need $2 billion to make it into the top five.
The reviews for the film have been positive, with a 98% audience score on the site, but the critics have rated the film at around 75%. The Way of Water has been rated by other critics and audience. The highest grossing film of the year so far is Top Gun: Maverick, which has earned over $1 billion.
The second-highest grossing film of the year was 'Avatar'.
The way of water raked in $53 million on its opening day, which may not be enough.