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'Avatar 3' Release Date, Cast, Plot Details and More — Including Everything to Know About the Evil Na'vi 'Ash People'
Based on the box office results for Avatar: The Way of Water, it's likely that James Cameron will able to make all of the Avatar movies he wants to—and for better or worse, that is a lot of Avatar movies. Avatar 3 is set to be released next year. Cameron shot much of the footage for the third movie, and apparently some for the fourth movie, during the production of Avatar: The Way of Water. Now the movie is in post-production and headed towards its release. Here's what we know so far about the Avatar 3 release date, cast, plot and more.
Jake Sully as a Na'vi flying on a creature in "Avatar: The Way of Water"
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Is there going to be an Avatar 3?
James Cameron has confirmed that there will be a third Avatar movie. He shot scenes for Avatar 3 during the filming of Avatar: The Way of Water, and has since completed filming of the franchise's third installment. He confirmed to Variety that he in November 2023 that, "We’re into a very hectic two years of post-production right now."
When does Avatar 3 come out?
Avatar 3 has a release date of December 19, 2025. While Avatar: The Way of Water was repeatedly pushed back, since filming has been completed on Avatar 3, it looks likely that this date will hold. Avatar 4 and 5 are slated for the Decembers of 2029 and 2031, but those dates are more tentative.
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How long will Avatar 3 be?
The third Avatar movie is still being worked on and a final running time has not been determined yet. It is rumored that Cameron turned in an early cut of the film to the studio shortly after Avatar: The Way of Water was released and that the movie was nine hours long. These rumors, however, have not been confirmed.
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Is Avatar 3 nine hours long?
Jeff Schneider, host of The Hot Mic podcast, claimed that an industry insider told him that Cameron submitted an early cut of the third Avatar film that was nine hours long. These reports, however, have not been confirmed and it is highly likely that the movie will be cut down significantly from its first draft, as is the case with most films.
What is Avatar 3 going to be called?
According to Giant Freakin' Robot, the title for the third Avatar film will be Avatar: The Seed Bearer. These reports have not been confirmed and its possible that the film's title could still go through changes before being officially announced.
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Is Avatar 3 done filming?
James Cameron filmed scenes for the third Avatar movie during the filming of Avatar: The Way of Water. According to producer Jon Landau, filming for the movie was about 95% complete in December 2022. In November 2023, Cameron confirmed that they were in post-production.
What is the plot of Avatar 3?
James Cameron has suggested that the third Avatar movie will feature an antagonistic tribe of Na'vi referred to as "The Ash People." These Na'vi are speculated to have ties to fire as opposed to water. It is also likely that the film will once again feature humans attempting to take natural resources from the planet Pandora.
“There are good humans and there are bad humans,” producer Jon Landau told Empire Magazine in February 2023. “It’s the same thing on the Na’vi side. Oftentimes, people don’t see themselves as bad. What is the root cause of how they evolve into what we perceive as bad? Maybe there are other factors there that we aren’t aware of.”
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Who is in the Avatar 3 cast?
Sam Worthington as Jake Sully
Sam Worthington as Jake Sully in "Avatar: The Way of Water." He will reprise the role in "Avatar 3."
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Sam Worthington will return as Jake Sully, a human who has been permanently bonded with his Na'vi avatar.
Sam Worthington, voice of Jake Sully in "Avatar," "Avatar: The Way of Water" and "Avatar 3"
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Zoe Saldaña as Neytiri
Zoe Saldaña as Neytiri in "Avatar: The Way of Water." Saldaña will play Neytiri again in "Avatar 3."
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Zoe Saldaña will also return as Neytiri, a Na'vi and Jake's wife. It is likely that the story will continue to focus on the Sully family in the next film.
Zoe Saldaña, voice of Neytiri in "Avatar," "Avatar: The Way of Water" and "Avatar 3"
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Oona Chaplin as Varang
Oona Chaplin, voice of Varang in "Avatar 3"
Oona Chaplin, granddaughter of cinema pioneer Charlie Chaplin, will star as Varang, leader of the Ash People.
Stephen Lang as Colonel Quaritch
Stephen Lang as Colonel Quaritch in "Avatar: The Way of Water." He will play the role again in "Avatar 3."
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Stephen Lang will return as Colonel Quaritch. While Lang's character died in the first film, he was resurrected in the second film, this time as a Na'vi avatar. It's likely he'll continue to play an antagonistic role in future films.
Stephen Lang, voice of Colonel Quaritch in "Avatar," "Avatar: The Way of Water" and "Avatar 3"
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Sigourney Weaver as Kiri Sully
Sigourney Weaver voiced Jake Sully and Neytiri's adopted Na'vi daughter Kiri in "Avatar: The Way of Water." She will voice the character again for "Avatar 3."
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Sigourney Weaver will return as Kiri Sully, Jake and Neytiri's adopted Na'vi daughter. Weaver also played the role of Kiri's mother, Dr. Augustine, in the first film.
Sigourney Weaver will voice Kiri Sully for "Avatar 3," reprising the role from "Avatar: The Way of Water."
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Director James Cameron also confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that he filmed scenes with child actors Trinity Jo-Li Bliss and Jack Champion for Avatar 3 and Avatar 4 during the production of Avatar: The Way of Water. He explained that he didn't want to deal with growth spurts in between movies, joking that it was a "Stranger Things effect."
How can I watch Avatar 3?
The third Avatar movie will most likely be released to theaters before debuting on any streaming platforms. The film will likely be released in 3D and IMAX formats, similarly to the previous films in the franchise.
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Will Avatar 3 be on streaming?
The third Avatar film is being produced by Disney, so when it debuts on streaming, it will most likely be available on Disney+. The first Avatar film is already available on the streaming service.
