In this undated file image released by Paramount Pictures, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, left, are shown in a scene from the 3-D version of James Cameronís romantic epic "Titanic." Cameron's 1997 blockbuster “Titanic” sailed beyond the $2 billion mark in lifetime ticket sales, thanks to the 3-D re-release of the film that was timed to the centennial of the ship's sinking. - AP Photo

LOS ANGELES: James Cameron has shored up his position as king of the worldwide box office. Cameron's 1997 blockbuster ''Titanic'' sailed beyond the $2 billion mark in lifetime ticket sales, thanks to a 3-D re-release of the film that was timed to the centennial of the ship's sinking. 

Only one other movie has topped $2 billion, and it's also one of Cameron's. His 2009 sci-fi smash ''Avatar'' earned $2.8 billion worldwide.  The ''Titanic'' reissue took in about $100 million this weekend  $11.6 million domestically and a whopping $88.2 million in 69 overseas markets.

That included a $58 million debut in China and put the re-release total worldwide at $190.8 million.  Added to the film's $1.84 billion haul in its original release, ''Titanic'' now stands at $2.03 billion worldwide.

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