Avatar 3: everything you need to know
By ForGeeks Never underestimate James Cameron and the power of «Avatar». Cameron released «Avatar» in 2009, and it was his first movie since 1997’s «Titanic». The sci-fi adventure introduced Pandora, a beautiful moon inhabited by blue natives —na’vi. With stunning visual effects and epic world-building, «Avatar» became a hit and is still the highest-grossing movie in history — $2.9 billion. Thirteen years later, Cameron raised the bar with «Avatar: Way of Water» — the third highest-grossing movie in history.
Avatar: The Path of Water» — the third highest-grossing movie in history.
In the upcoming sequel «Avatar 3» audiences will once again travel to Pandora. Cameron is actively working on the third film, which is due for release late next year. What can viewers expect to see in «Avatar 3»? Below, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about «Avatar 3» including the release date, cast, plot and trailer.
Avatar 3» is set to be released at the end of next year.
When is the movie coming out?”
The «Avatar 3» is scheduled to be released on December 19, 2025. The third film was originally scheduled to be released on December 20, 2024. On June 13, 2023, Disney pushed back the release date of «Avatar 3» to late 2025. In November 2023, at a Screen Production and Development Association (SPADA) press conference, Cameron broke the promising news, saying that «Avatar 3» was on track to be released in 2025.
Cameron’s news was promising, saying that «Avatar 3» was on track to be released in 2025.
Now we’re in a very hectic two years of post-production. So the release will be by Christmas 2025.
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At the «Saturn» awards ceremony in 2024, Cameron told Screen Rant that «Avatar 3» is almost ready, with only a few small shoots left to be completed.
Cameron told Screen Rant.
Who is in the cast of «Avatar 3»?”
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Most of the main cast of «Avatar: Path of Water» will return in «Avatar 3»:
- Sam Worthington as Jake Sully
- Zoe Saldaña as Neytiri
- Sigourney Weaver as Kiri
- Steven Lang as Colonel Miles Quaritch
- CeeCee Pounder as Mo’ata
- Cliff Curtis as Tonowari
- Kate Winslet as Ronal
- Giovanni Ribisi as Parker Selfridge
- Britannia Dalton as Lo’aca
- Trinity Jo-Lee Bliss as Tuktirei, «Tuk»
- Jack Champion as Miles «Spider» Socorro
- Bailey Bass as Tzirea, «Rey»
- Dilip Rao as Dr. Max Patel
- Joel David Moore as Dr. Norm Spellman
- Edie Falco as General Frances Ardmore
- Jamaine Clement as Dr. Ian Garvin
- Matt Gerald as Corporal Lyle Wainfleet
There will be new characters in «Avatar 3» including Una Chaplin as Warang, leader of the volcanic nation of Ashes; Michelle Yeoh as Dr. Karina Moge, a human scientist; and David Thewlis as Peilak, a Na’vi character who appears in the last three films.
The two characters who could return — are Laz Alonso as Tsu’tey and Wes Studi as Eitukan. Both characters died in «Avatar». However, «Avatar» proved that characters can rise from the dead, —Col. Miles Quaritch. Although their involvement in «Avatar 3» has not been confirmed, Jon Landau posted a photo with Alonso and Studi with the caption: «It’s great to have Luz and Wes back to do some work».
And it’s great to have them back for a bit.
Who will direct and write «Avatar 3»?”
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James Cameron is the director, co-writer, co-producer and co-editor of «Avatar 3». Cameron’s co-writers are Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, who also helped write «Avatar: Path of Water». Josh Friedman and Shane Salerno also contributed to the plot of «Avatar 3».
Avatar 3».
What is the plot of «Avatar 3»?”
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Many details about the plot of «Avatar 3» are being kept secret for now. However, Cameron has revealed some details about what to expect from the third movie. One of the notable changes in «Avatar 3» will be that Lo’ak will serve as the new narrator. Jake previously voiced «Avatar» and «Avatar: Path of Water».
At the time, Jake was the narrator of the movie.
In «Avatar 3» another element of Pandora will be explored. The jungle-dwelling Omaticaya clan was previously introduced, while «The Way of the Water» dealt with the oceanic Metkayina tribe. Two new Na’vi cultures will reportedly be explored in «Avatar 3». One of the expected tribes is —the «Ash People», an aggressive clan that lives in fire. Cameron plans to show that not all the Na’vi are good.
And that’s not all the Na’vi.
In the early movies, there are very negative examples of people and very positive examples of Na’vi. In «Avatar 3» we’re going to do the opposite. We will also explore new worlds, continuing the story of the main characters. I can say that the last parts will be the best. The others were an introduction, a way to set the table before serving the meal.
And the others were an introduction, a way to set the table before serving the meal.
What happened at the end of «Avatar: Path of Water»?”
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Some of the storylines that happened at the end of «Avatar: Path of Water» will likely carry over into «Avatar 3». Spidey saved his father, Colonel Miles Quaritch, from drowning. However, Spidey rejected Quaritch and returned to Jake’s family. Expect Quaritch to continue his revenge on Jake in the third movie.
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After a brutal fight with the Resource Development Administration (RDA), Jake arranges a funeral for his son Neteyam (Jamie Flatters), committing his body to the ground along with Metkayna’s ancestors in the sea. To thank them for helping them fight for Pandora, the Metcaina clan invites Jake and his family to join the ocean tribe. The Sullys accept the invitation. However, Jake stays true to his fight against the RDA.
Is there a trailer for «Avatar 3»?”
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The trailer hasn’t been released yet. The first footage from «Avatar: Path of Water» was shown at CinemaCon in April 2022. However, footage of «The Way of Water» didn’t appear online until May 9, 2022.
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Like «Avatar 3», «The Way of Water» also had a December premiere date. If the upcoming movie follows the same script, expect a teaser trailer in the spring of 2025.
And if the upcoming movie follows the same script, expect a teaser trailer in the spring of 2025.
In «Avatar 3» the focus will be more on characters than spectacle
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The movies «Avatar» and «Avatar: Way of Water» have been praised for their groundbreaking visual effects and technological advances. Many critics and fans have called both films cinematic achievements. While «Avatar 3» will undoubtedly be a visual marvel, Cameron told GQ that the third film will focus on characters rather than spectacle.
Avatar 3» will be a visual marvel.
The big [creative] achievement in this movie will be the great depth of characters. We’re going to see new cultures, new creatures — all the same things you expect from «Avatar» but the whole idea of this movie series — to live with these people and go on an epic journey with them. So I think it’s not about «we’re going to show you the best water [VFX] that’s ever been done» it’s about getting more into the heart and soul of the characters. Plus, there are new and interesting characters. It’s time travel. It’s going to go through the third movie, the fourth movie and the fifth movie. It’s an epic cycle.
Zoe Saldaña talks about «Men of Ashes» and «Avatar 4
While promoting Emilia Perez at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Saldaña spoke to Deadline about the upcoming sequels to «Avatar». Saldanha confirmed that he will soon return to Manhattan Beach, California to continue working on «Avatar 4» and «Avatar 5». Saldaña also confirmed that «Evil Volcano Men», also called Volcano Peeple Men, is on the way.
Will there be more movies after «Avatar 3»?”
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It won’t be the final movie in the series. Avatar 4» and «Avatar 5» are scheduled for release on December 21, 2029 and December 19, 2031, respectively.
Avatar 4» and «Avatar 5» are scheduled for release on December 21, 2029 and December 19, 2031, respectively.
Cameron has announced plans for «Avatar 6» and «Avatar 7», though in an interview with People he will likely «pass the baton» to another director.
