This weekend, audiences will get their first glimpse of “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” but only alongside screenings of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” The exclusive premiere of the highly anticipated trailer for the third installment of James Cameron’s “Avatar” series was announced on the official “Avatar” X account.
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” is scheduled for release on December 19, 2025. Additionally, the fourth and fifth films in the franchise are set to be unveiled on December 21, 2029, and December 19, 2031, respectively.
The trailer, which debuted to CinemaCon attendees back in April, takes viewers back to the lush landscapes of Pandora. It introduces two new Na’vi tribes: the Wind Traders, who soar through the skies on balloon-like crafts, and their adversaries, the Fire People, who command flying creatures. The trailer gives a glimpse into an intense clash between these clans, highlighting emotional exchanges, including a poignant moment when Jake Sully expresses to his wife Neytiri, “We can not live with this hate.”
This latest chapter in the “Avatar” saga continues the story from “The Way of Water.” The narrative follows Jake and his family as they ally with the Metkayina water tribe against the oppressive forces of the Resources Development Administration. The stakes rise as they confront the defected Ash People, who have strayed from Jake’s clan and their nature-focused beliefs.
The first two films, “Avatar” and “The Way of Water,” each surpassed $2 billion in global box office earnings, ranking as the first and third highest-grossing films of all time. If “Fire and Ash” performs similarly well, it would make “Avatar” the first franchise to feature three films that each crossed the $2 billion threshold, emphasizing the franchise’s unprecedented popularity and cultural impact.
With such a promising continuation of the epic saga, fans are eager to see how the story unfolds in this beautifully crafted universe. It’s an exciting time for cinema enthusiasts as the “Avatar” franchise expands even further into its rich lore.