Overview
- At the European premiere in Paris, James Cameron reiterated that the films rely on performance capture rather than generative AI and paid tribute to late producer Jon Landau.
- ABC will air Avatar: A New Era — A Special Edition of 20/20 on December 12, with a second All Access special streaming December 15 on ABC News Live, Disney+, and Hulu.
- D23 Gold Member advance screenings are set for December 16 in major U.S. cities with premium events on December 17 in Orlando and Glendale, ahead of the December 19 theatrical release.
- Early reactions highlight boundary-pushing visuals and reaffirm Cameron’s focus on grief, loss, and breaking cycles of violence, as new cultures like the Ash People and Wind Traders expand Pandora.
- In India, advance bookings have opened in IMAX with tickets priced up to about ₹1,800 before taxes and a four-week IMAX exclusivity window, signaling strong premium-format demand.