“Avatar: The Way of Water” is set to make a triumphant return to theaters worldwide on October 3, providing fans with an opportunity to immerse themselves once again in James Cameron’s spectacular 2022 blockbuster. Attendees will be treated to an exclusive preview of the highly anticipated sequel, “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” Each screening will showcase never-before-seen footage from the upcoming film, although not all showings will feature the same clip, adding an exciting element of surprise.
Three distinct brand-new clips from “Fire and Ash” are prepared to be unveiled after “The Way of Water,” but only one of these clips will be shown at each individual screening. This ensures that fans may be motivated to attend multiple showings to catch a glimpse of all the new footage.
“Fire and Ash” marks the third installment in the “Avatar” series, which originally launched in 2009 with the groundbreaking film “Avatar,” followed by “The Way of Water” thirteen years later. The first film revolutionized visual effects and performance capture, achieving a remarkable box office record of over $2.9 billion globally, solidifying its status as the highest-grossing film of all time. Its sequel, “The Way of Water,” continued this trend, garnering $2.3 billion at the box office and becoming the third highest-grossing film ever, trailing only its predecessor and “Avengers: Endgame.”
The third film will bring back beloved characters Jake Sully and Neytiri, portrayed by Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña, as they navigate new challenges stemming from an adversarial Na’vi group known as the Ash People. The escalating conflict places the fate of Pandora in their hands, promising an action-packed storyline.
Joining Worthington and Saldaña in “Fire and Ash” will be an impressive cast that includes returning actors Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, Dileep Rao, Matt Gerald, Bailey Bass, Britain Dalton, Trinity Bliss, Jack Champion, and Edie Falco. Notably, Oona Chaplin and David Thewlis will make their franchise debuts as new characters, adding fresh intrigue to the series.
Produced by James Cameron and Jon Landau, “Fire and Ash” will be released by Disney’s 20th Century Studios in theaters worldwide on December 19. As “Avatar” fans eagerly anticipate the continuation of this epic saga, the re-release of “The Way of Water” combined with exclusive new content offers a perfect platform for renewed excitement and engagement with the franchise.