I agree with a couple different angles here.
Avatar in 3D is amazing - I've never been a huge fan of 3D movies, but this is it finally done right. I've never in my life gone to see a movie at the theatre (rarely go period), but I've gone twice to this one, and would likely go again in a couple of months. I experienced none of the headache/eyestrain/disorientation people have complained about - just totally enjoyed the ride. I would now go to the theatre to see any movie that lived up to this new standard - the technology will bring me, and I suspect many others like me, to the box office.
That being said, 3D at home just doesn't excite me that much, and I would really be surprised to see that catch on in a big way. Sitting around my living room wearing those glasses, looking at a much smaller screen - I dunno, doesn't have the same appeal. I might like it for some things, but meh, I would not be running out to upgrade my current television for it.
So in terms of theatre movies, I don't think this is a fad that will die down - I have very little doubt people will be clamouring for more of that for years to come. On the home side though, though I'm sure we'll see companies try to capitalize on it, but I predict little success.
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