Overview
- The film staged its European premiere in Paris as releases begin December 17 in major markets and December 19 in the U.S., with D23 Gold advance screenings set for December 16.
- ABC will air a 20/20 behind‑the‑scenes special on December 12, streaming from December 15, featuring interviews with James Cameron and the cast and a look inside Lightstorm.
- India indicators point to strong demand, with IMAX tickets priced up to Rs 2,400 in Delhi and BookMyShow logging about 7.5K day‑one pre‑sales in 24 hours, alongside reports of a four‑week IMAX run.
- New features highlight the Wind Traders sequence, which Cameron calls the biggest performance‑capture set built for the franchise.
- Coverage underscores themes of grief and family, Cameron’s rejection of generative AI in favor of performance capture, and Oona Chaplin’s depiction of Varang as a principled, multifaceted leader.